Bill > HJR12

This Joint Resolution, originating from the state of Iowa, formally requests the United States Congress to propose constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal restraints on the federal government and limit its power and jurisdiction, reflecting concerns about national debt and federal overreach into state responsibilities. Additionally, it invokes Article V of the U.S. Constitution, which allows states to call for a convention to propose amendments if two-thirds of the states apply for one. Iowa's legislature is joining this call for an Article V convention, specifically limiting its delegates to proposing amendments related to fiscal restraints and federal power, and this application will be combined with similar requests from other states and remain active until enough states join or Iowa withdraws its application.