A Concurrent Resolution petitioning the Congress of the United States to call a Convention for proposing amendments pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the Federal Government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the Federal Government and limit the terms of office for its officials and for members of Congress.
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Overview
This resolution petitions the U.S. Congress to call a convention under Article V of the Constitution for proposing amendments. The proposed amendments would be limited to imposing fiscal restraints on the federal government, limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. It includes specific provisions designed to ensure the convention’s focus and to protect the existing balance of power between the states and the federal government.
Key provisions
- Requests the U.S. Congress to call a convention for proposing constitutional amendments.
- Limits proposed amendments to fiscal restraint, federal power limitation, and term limits.
- Specifies that Congress’s role is ministerial, requiring applications from two-thirds of states.
- Outlines restrictions on Congress’s power regarding delegate selection and convention rules.
- Requires a simple majority vote for Pennsylvania at the convention.
- Establishes a process for recalling delegates and appointing alternates.
- Requires delegates to take an oath to uphold the convention’s purpose.
- Specifies that travel and per diem expenses for delegates will be paid by Pennsylvania.
Who is affected
- The United States Congress
- The State of Pennsylvania
- Federal Government officials and members of Congress
- Citizens of the United States
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David Argall
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