Rep. Dan Meuser, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Dan Meuser, U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 9th District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Representative Dan Meuser, a Republican from Pennsylvania and supporter of President-elect Donald Trump, has expressed his views on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). As a father of two daughters, Meuser stated that he believes "women deserve equal protection under the law and equal opportunity to succeed." However, he also noted that "the states did not act in accordance with the deadline."
This statement comes amid ongoing discussions about the status of the ERA. Some advocates in Pennsylvania remain disappointed despite recent developments. The debate centers around whether or not the amendment should be considered law, given that some states failed to ratify it by the original deadline.
The ERA aims to ensure equal rights for all citizens regardless of sex, but its path to becoming part of the Constitution has been fraught with challenges. While some argue that it is already law following recent legal interpretations, others point out procedural issues related to its ratification process.
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