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Streamlining State Applications for Constitutional Convention

New rules aim to standardize how states apply for a Constitutional Convention. This will provide citizens with a clearer understanding of how many states support constitutional changes, potentially influencing future public debates and the nation's direction.
Key points
The Archivist of the United States will be responsible for authenticating, counting, and publishing all state applications for a Constitutional Convention.
Once two-thirds of states submit valid applications, the Archivist will officially certify this and notify Congress of the requirement to call a Convention.
These changes are intended to increase transparency in the process of states initiating constitutional amendments.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8419
Sponsor: Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]
Process start date: 2022-07-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8419.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-07-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Archivist of the United States will be responsible for authenticating, counting, and publishing all state applications for a Constitutional Convention.
  • Once two-thirds of states submit valid applications, the Archivist will officially certify this and notify Congress of the requirement to call a Convention.
  • These changes are intended to increase transparency in the process of states initiating constitutional amendments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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