President Biden, we urge you to direct the U.S. Archivist to certify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), ensuring that sex and gender equality are finally enshrined in our Constitution. The final certification of the ERA lies within your authority, and this action would forever solidify your legacy as a champion of equal rights.

Your decades-long commitment to advancing gender equality is deeply appreciated — from authoring the landmark Violence Against Women Act to your Administration’s tireless efforts to expand reproductive rights and advocate for paid leave and affordable child care. However, in light of recent attacks on our fundamental freedoms, it is clear that progress can be undone with alarming speed. We must act decisively to protect these rights, and certifying the ERA is an essential step forward.

Your Administration has often expressed support for embedding gender equality into the Constitution. You have the opportunity to make this a reality. The ERA has already satisfied all constitutional requirements, achieving full ratification in 2020 with Virginia’s support as the 38th state. By directing the Archivist to certify the Equal Rights Amendment, you would affirm the principle that all Americans, regardless of sex, deserve equal protection under the law.

In these defining moments of your presidency, we implore you to seize this chance to secure your legacy as a lifelong advocate for justice and equality. Certify the ERA and take your rightful place in history as the President who ensured gender equality for future generations.

Our democracy, and the future of countless Americans, depends on it.