Biden asserts Equal Rights Amendment is part of U.S. Constitution

President Joe Biden stated that the Equal Rights Amendment should be viewed as a ratified part of the U.S. Constitution. He emphasized that it guarantees equal rights regardless of sex, reflecting the will of the American people. Despite Biden's assertion, the amendment's certification remains uncertain. The National Archives leader noted it cannot be certified due to a missed ratification deadline set by Congress. The Equal Rights Amendment, aimed at preventing gender discrimination, was first proposed in 1972. It gained the necessary state ratifications in 2020, but the archivist indicated that only Congress or the courts can change the deadline for certification.