Ohio General Assembly applies to Congress for an Article V Convention of the States to impose federal limits

Original title: Applies to Congress for a Convention of the States

Last action · February 12, 2025: Referred to Government OversightSponsors: Riordan McClain and 25 others

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What This Bill Would Do

The Ohio General Assembly applies to the U.S. Congress to call a under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, restricted to proposing amendments that place fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.

Why it matters

The resolution initiates a formal petition process that, if joined by two-thirds of state legislatures nationwide, forces Congress to call a constitutional convention for specific federal reforms without congressional control over convention rules or delegate selection.

Background

Article V of the U.S. Constitution provides two methods for proposing amendments: through Congress by a two-thirds vote in both houses, or through a convention called by Congress upon the application of two-thirds of the state legislatures. context

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

State legislatures

State legislatures gain the authority to name and instruct delegates to the convention and determine whether proposed amendments are ratified by state legislatures or special state conventions.

Directly affected

Members of Congress

Federal officials and members of Congress become subject to proposed constitutional term limits and restrictions on federal power and jurisdiction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the requested Convention of the States?

The convention is limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and establish term limits for federal officials and members of Congress.

Can Congress set the rules or choose delegates for the convention?

No. The resolution asserts that Congress lacks the power to determine convention rules, set the number of delegates, or name delegates, leaving delegate selection exclusively to state legislatures.

Can the convention alter the U.S. Bill of Rights?

No. The resolution states that amendments seeking to amend, modify, or repeal any provision of the Bill of Rights are not authorized for consideration at any stage.

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Procedural history

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Feb 12, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to Government Oversight
Feb 10, 2025HouseIntroduced
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