In a recent government meeting, advocates for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) expressed their enthusiasm for the amendment's ratification and the urgent need for its publication. The ERA, which has been fully ratified for over four years, aims to ensure equal rights for all individuals, addressing issues such as equal pay, bodily autonomy, LGBTQ rights, pregnancy rights, and contraception.

The discussion highlighted that the amendment was ratified after Virginia became the 38th state to do so in 2020. However, the publication of the amendment has been stalled due to an order from former President Donald Trump’s administration, which directed the U.S. archivist not to publish the ratification. The archivist, responsible for recording and publishing constitutional amendments, has stated that they would comply with a directive from the current president, Joe Biden.

Advocates are now calling for President Biden to take action and instruct the archivist to publish the ERA before a critical deadline in November. They argue that this publication is essential for the amendment to be recognized as the 28th amendment to the Constitution and to ensure that its protections are enforced. The campaign, dubbed \"Bridal Impact for the ERA,\" aims to mobilize support and pressure the administration to act.

Despite Biden's long-standing support for the ERA, advocates expressed frustration over the lack of action since his election. They emphasized the importance of raising awareness about the amendment and its implications for civil rights, urging the administration to fulfill its promises before the upcoming deadline.