The fight begins against the Biden Swamp: Convention of States pre-filed in 4 states
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December 17, 2020
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Article V Patriot
The Swamp is back with a vengeance, but the American people have leveled the first volley.
We're pleased to report that the Convention of States Resolution has been pre-filed in four states:
South Carolina - H 3205 was filed by Rep. Bill Taylor on December 9. There are 44 co-sponsors!
Montana - The resolution was filed by Sen. Tom McGilvray on December 1. (Bill number not yet available.)
Virginia - HJ 516 was filed by Del. Ronnie Campbell on December 3.
Washington - SJM 8000 was filed by Sen. Ann Rivers on December 15.
This is just the beginning of the fight in these four states, but it's an important first step! We want to thank our amazing volunteers, who have been encouraging their legislators to support our resolution, and our amazing sponsors, who stepped out in courage to file it.
In each state, our resolution will soon be assigned to appear before a committee. That's where you come in. Once the resolution gets a committee assignment in your state, reach out to those representatives and encourage them to vote for our resolution.
When we pass the committee, it's on to the full chamber. Once the resolution passes both chambers, that state will have officially called for a Convention of States.
Here's a snapshot of where we are around the country.
Blue: Active Legislation Green: Passed COS Resolution Yellow: Passed in One Chamber
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Almost everyone knows that our federal government is on a dangerous course. The unsustainable debt combined with crushing regulations on states and businesses is a recipe for disaster.
What is less known is that the Founders gave state legislatures the power to act as a final check on abuses of power by Washington, DC. Article V of the U.S. Constitution authorizes the state legislatures to call a convention to proposing needed amendments to the Constitution. This process does not require the consent of the federal government in Washington DC.
I support Convention of States; a national movement to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution, restricted to proposing amendments that will impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and impose term limits on its officials and members of Congress.
I want our state to be one of the necessary 34 states to pass a resolution calling for this kind of an Article V convention. You can find a copy of the model resolution and the Article V Pocket Guide (which explains the process and answers many questions) here:
https://conventionofstates.com/handbook_pdf
I ask that you support Convention of States and consider becoming a co-sponsor. Please respond to my request by informing the national COS team of your position, or sending them any questions you may have:
info@conventionofstates.com or (540) 441-7227.
Thank you so much for your service to the people of our district.
Respectfully, [Your Name]
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