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PA SR118
PA SR118A Concurrent Resolution directing the Congress of the United States to call for an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States that shall be entitled the Countermand Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant state legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any branch of the Federal Government or its agencies that encroaches on states' rights and the personal lib
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Introduced
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
In Committee
06/03/2025
06/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A Concurrent Resolution directing the Congress of the United States to call for an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States that shall be entitled the Countermand Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant state legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any branch of the Federal Government or its agencies that encroaches on states' rights and the personal liberties of their citizens.
AI Summary
This concurrent resolution calls for an amendment convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, specifically to create a "Countermand Amendment" that would give state legislatures the power to override federal government mandates they believe infringe on states' rights or citizens' personal liberties. The resolution is grounded in constitutional provisions that allow states to request an amendment convention when federal branches fail to address significant concerns, and it directs Congress to convene the convention within 60 days of receiving the 34th state legislature's call for such a convention. The resolution emphasizes that state legislatures have the sole authority to define the scope and delegates of the convention, and it requires the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth to transmit copies of the resolution to key federal and state legislative leaders, seeking their cooperation in pursuing this constitutional amendment process. Essentially, the resolution seeks to create a mechanism for states to push back against federal mandates they perceive as overreaching.
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Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to State Government (on 06/03/2025)
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