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Joint resolution designating August 26, 1974 as "Women's Equality Day".

Public Law 93-382 · H.J.Res. 1105 · 93rd Congress · began in the House

Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Aug 22, 1974 · Commemorations

Sponsor: Rep. Bella Abzug (D-NY-20)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseMethod not stated
  • SenateMethod not stated
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

Authorizes the President to designate August 26 of each year as "Women's Equality Day".

Committees

The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 7 actions.

  1. Aug 22, 1974Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  2. PresidentPresident · Public law 93-382.
  3. Aug 21, 1974PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
  4. Aug 20, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
  5. Aug 19, 1974FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
  6. Aug 2, 1974CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Judiciary Committee
  7. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record

The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.