A bill for an act concerning persons appointed to a convention called by the United States Congress to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States, making appropriations, and providing penalties.

HF 654 prepares Iowa for a potential Article V convention by establishing procedures for appointing state delegates. The bill requires the Iowa legislature to appoint five commissioners to represent the state at such a convention (if Congress calls one) and mandates a special session to do so if needed. It also defines commissioners' authority to only support amendments related to the specific topic that triggered the convention, as required by constitutional process. This bill directly affects Iowa's legislative process and future participation in a national constitutional convention.