A joint resolution calling for an Article V convention in order to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress or as a federal official.
This is a procedural bill (HJR 11) from Iowa's legislature requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution. It seeks to propose three specific amendments: imposing fiscal restraints on federal spending, limiting federal government power and jurisdiction over states, and establishing term limits for members of Congress and federal officials. Iowa's application is a formal request to Congress to convene such a convention, with the resolution stating it remains active until two-thirds of states apply or Iowa withdraws. The bill does not change current law but initiates a state-level process to potentially trigger a national constitutional amendment effort.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Apr 3, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Government.
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, placed on calendar.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
No sponsor information available.
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HJR 11
Scope: IA
Hi! I can help you understand HJR 11. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline