HR 1131 · 98th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Womens Equal Rights Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-02-01· Sponsored by Rep. Kramer, Ken [R-CO-5]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.(1983-02-09)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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