HJR 11 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

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
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025 Last action Apr 3, 2025
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Apr 3, 2025
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Referred to State Government.
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Feb 28, 2025
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Introduced, placed on calendar.
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