HR 1131 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Womens Equal Rights Act of 1983
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-02-09)
Plain Language Summary
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Women's Equal Rights Act of 1983 - Declares that in order to protect the rights secured for all persons by the equal protection clause of the Constitution, it is necessary to establish a uniform nationwide standard governing classifications based on gender. Prohibits the Federal Government and any State or local government from making and enforcing a classification based upon gender unless it is necessary to achieve a compelling interest of that government and is the least burdensome alternative possible.…
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Cosponsors (17)
2 Democrats15 Republicans