HR 8419
To amend title 1, United States Code, to direct the Archivist of the United States to authenticate, count, and publish applications of States calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, to publish a certification when two-thirds of the States submit applications calling for such a Convention, and to notify Congress of the requirement under Article V of the Constitution to call such a Convention when such a certification is published, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill updates the Archivist of the United States’ responsibilities regarding applications from states seeking a Constitutional Convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. Specifically, it requires the Archivist to authenticate and publish these applications, track rescissions, and issue a certification when two-thirds of states have applied. Furthermore, the bill mandates that Congress be formally notified when this certification is published, triggering the requirement to call a convention as outlined in the Constitution.
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Debbie Lesko
Jeff Duncan
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