The Brief President Joe Biden has weighed in on the decades-long Equal Rights Amendment debate, but does his statement hold any weight? President Joe Biden says the Equal Rights Amendment should be considered a ratified addition to the U.S. Constitution, despite knowing that presidents have no role in the constitutional process. RELATED: Biden won’t enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate of app up to TrumpWhat is the Equal Rights Amendment? Jan. 7, 2020 : Virginia becomes the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Feb. 13, 2020 : House approves measure removing 1982 deadline for ERA state ratification.