Biden declares support for Equal Rights Amendment but stops short of certification

President Biden stated that he believes the Equal Rights Amendment has been ratified and is now part of the Constitution. He emphasized the importance of gender equality in his remarks. However, he did not direct the government to officially certify the amendment. The archivist of the United States has not published it, citing unmet requirements for ratification. Biden's comments are seen as symbolic support for the amendment, which has been pursued for over a century. His statement does not have legal authority to change the current situation.