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February 24, 2025
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Matt May
As has been the case for much of 2025, the Wild West is out in front in the race to become the 20th state to call for an Article V convention to reduce the size and scope of the federal government.
Today, February 24, Wyoming has a chance to really get ahead of the field when the House Education Committee holds a hearing to consider Senate Joint Resolution (SJR) 1 -- the COS resolution -- at 2:00 p.m. ET/12:00 MT.
You can watch the proceedings in real time on COS LIVE:
“Our bill sailed through without objection, without debate,” said COSA Senior Vice President for Legislative Affairs Rita Peters following the vote.
Last year, Convention of States action President and Co-founder Mark Meckler twice visited Wyoming to spread the word about Article V and self-governance. Today, Wyoming can take a significant step toward adding its name to the roster of states who have made application to Congress to call an Article V convention.
Be sure to watch the session of the Wyoming House Education Committee at 2:00 p.m. ET/12:00 MT on COS LIVE!
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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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