To amend title 1, United States Code, to direct the Archivist of the United States to authenticate, count, and publish applications of States calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, to publish a certification when two-thirds of the States submit applications calling for such a Convention, and to notify Congress of the requirement under Article V of the Constitution to call such a Convention when such a certification is published, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 8419

Bill 117 hr 8419 aims to amend title 1 of the United States Code in order to direct the Archivist of the United States to authenticate, count, and publish applications from states calling for a Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States. The bill also requires the Archivist to publish a certification when two-thirds of the states submit applications for such a Convention, and to notify Congress of the requirement under Article V of the Constitution to call for such a Convention when this certification is published.

The purpose of this bill is to streamline the process for calling a Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution by ensuring that the applications from states are properly authenticated and counted. This will provide transparency and accountability in the process, as well as notify Congress when the necessary number of states have submitted applications, triggering the requirement to call for a Convention.

Overall, this bill seeks to clarify and formalize the process for calling a Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution, in accordance with Article V.

Congressional Summary of HR 8419

This bill directs the National Archives and Records Administration to authenticate, count, and publish applications of states calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the U.S. Constitution, to publish a certification when two-thirds of the states submit applications calling for such a convention, and to notify Congress of that requirement when such a certification is published.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8419

Bill HR 8419 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 19, 2022. Bill HR 8419 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 19, 2022. Bill HR 8419's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8419

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8419

To amend title 1, United States Code, to direct the Archivist of the United States to authenticate, count, and publish applications of States calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, to publish a certification when two-thirds of the States submit applications calling for such a Convention, and to notify Congress of the requirement under Article V of the Constitution to call such a Convention when such a certification is published, and for other purposes.