A Concurrent Resolution calling for a convention under Article V of the Constitution of the United States to consider amendments that limit the number of terms that members of Congress may serve.
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Overview
This resolution calls for Pennsylvania to petition the U.S. Congress to convene an Article V convention, aiming to propose an amendment to the Constitution that would limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. The resolution seeks to align Pennsylvania’s efforts with those of other states in pursuing this goal. It emphasizes that Pennsylvania’s application will be considered separately from other similar applications seeking a convention on the same topic.
Key provisions
- Requests Pennsylvania’s Congress to call a convention under Article V.
- The convention would focus on proposing an amendment limiting congressional terms.
- The amendment would apply to both the Senate and the House of Representatives.
- Pennsylvania’s application will be considered separately from other state applications.
- The application will remain active until two-thirds of states have submitted similar requests.
- Pennsylvania’s action does not commit the state to approving any convention proposal.
- Copies of the resolution are to be sent to various federal and state officials.
- The resolution covers the same subject matter as applications from other states.
Who is affected
- Members of Congress (Senate and House)
- The U.S. Congress
- The Citizens of the United States
- The State Legislatures of the United States
- Pennsylvania Residents
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G. Roni Green
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