Meeting Public Comments

William Calabretto

I'm asking that the Convention of States be adopted ,this is necessary to reign in the overreach of the federal government on the American people!

Logan Mozingo

We need an article V convention. Congress time and time again has failed to their job so now its time for you folks to step up and do yours.

Bruce Roorda [Alpha Corp]

Please support and pass a resolution for Convention of States

tim Worley

This has been long long overdue. We need reforms.

Tony Becker

Will you finally pass this? Washington won't regulat themselves. You're seeing the extreme resistance against DOGE.

Randy Filling [Tax payer]

Vote yes to this limit of time in Government.

William Milani

I strongly recommend you vote for this. It will bring common sense back into Congress

Danielle Bandstra

Please vote yes for Article V in Iowa.

Dallas Zander

Please consider supporting the COS movement so that we can have a way to regulate the Federal Government with budget regulations, spending issues and term limits are really good ones. Sincerely yours,Dallas Zander

Shirre Verkler

Term limits

Rod Behrens

Terms Served2 maxJudges no limitStates to follow ALL follow Federal Guidelines so as to Regulate Comparitivly

Gary Hemphill [Self]

I have been involved locally explaining if we want to change how our government can change without congress doing so on their own.Please vote in favor of the COS and show that Iowa understands how the constitution protects the rights of the citizen.

Thomas Hubbell

I am in favor of term limits to all state legislative members, federal congressional members, governors, presidents and judges on the Supreme Court. I am leery of the states telling the government what they as states will or will not do. We have a federal government for a reason. The only exception would be where one or the other is denying rights provided for in the Constitution.

Jeff Ruiter

Please vote for this. We need it to protect the constitution.

James Hoppman

Term limits and limiting the power of our government, yes to all.

Mike Seibert

This petition is a necessary building block to restore the full faith and credit of the United States via fiscal responsibility and enacting term limits to thwart any and all abuses of power. Its paramount to public trust, to root out the fleecing of tax payer funds for pet projects, stuffed deep into bills that have zero to do with the bill being voted on. Unchecked power, from both sides of the aisle, has eroded public trust and confidence, that those elected to represent their constituents interests, are actually doing so. We must reign in these abuses and deliver a Constitutional Republic, that is TRULY, for the people!

Marion Mohr

That will be absolutely phenomenal if Iowa will join the Convention of States!

Michael Finch

In my mind for my child's sake and my grandchildren's sake this needs to happen please vote Yes for the conversation the states to happen

Eric Delker

Vote yes on a state constitutional convention.

Tommy Roberts [LCFC]

I would love to see our state lead the way in helping our nation "heal" and prosper under a true Democratic Reuplic led leadership model!

Christine Kirkman

Please vote yes.

Michelle Franzen [Hy Vee]

Convention of States is one way to ensure the Federal Go event stops overstepping into private citizen affairs.The fact that COVID overstepped and slapped every citizen in Its proverbial face.Vote in convention of states for the best American Life outcome

Charles Erhart

I understand that a vote will occur on 2/18 regarding the Convention of the States. I would encourage you to oppose any move for calling such a convention. The laborious means of amending our Constitution is the best & wisest way to make changes to its fabric. Too many just don't appreciate it & are abusing it's limits.

Brian Stroud [Brian K. Stroud]

Vote yes on HJR6 Article V Convention of States.

Carol Mandziara

Please vote in favor of the Convention of States. Thanks.

Virginia Nicholson [Your Private Gardener]

Yes I agree on term limits and soending power of Federal Government oversight.

Lois Gorman

I am in favor of a convention of states to set term limits, limit the power of the federal government and impose fiscal restraints. I also feel a set up like Elon Musk to audit and find fraud, waste and abuse would be a wonderful addition to implement forced transparency. Thank you.

Roberta Boothby

We need to pass the convention of states!! I have been a registered voter in Iowa for 50+ years. This is something we need to get our government both state and federal under control.

Bill Conaway [retired]

Its well past the time to impose term limits on members of congress i believe it shouldnt be more than 20 years and they get the same SS# benefits as the rest of the public they are suppose to be working for us

Lori Stiles

I urge you to vote AGAINST this COS bill HJR6, and not mess with our current Constitution. If it were actually FOLLOWED and not violated as is, that would solve many of the problems that have brought to bear the 'oppressiveness' of our gov't, under Biden, Obama, and others before them. With Pres. Trump '2.0' and the cleaning out being done by DOGE, I am asking you to put a pause on any movement forward regarding Article V COS, and allow Pres. Trump's administration to accomplish its goals first. Regarding limiting terms, we the people DO ALREADY have the ability to limit terms, by voting people out of office. And if there weren't the corruption in campaign financing, I believe WE THE PEOPLE, if we participate as we should, and be an EDUCATED ELECTORATE, we will accomplish limiting terms of politicians who do not represent us well. Really GOOD elected officials would not be forced out because of what a calendar says. Please oppose HJR6.

Dwight O’Dell

Please support HJR 6. This legislation is needed to help get more control over the federal government. Helping to prevent more overreach by the government. Thanks for your support.

Beth Vandygriff

Hi please support a convention of the states HR6: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.Our Federal congress cannot get themselves under control, therefore it is up to the states to mandate them.Thank you.Beth Vandygriff

Doug Walters

THIS IS WHAT IOWA AND AMERICA NEEDS TO STOP RUNAWAY SPENDING AND GET US BACK TO THE CONSTITUTION THAT OUR FOUNDERS WANTED!

donald fox

Please support this !!!

Kimberly Wilson

Our federal government has become detrimentally burdened with overspending, overreach, and extensive office terms that limit its effectiveness and efficiency. Please consider approval of this joint resolution that supports an Article V convention. COS supporters like myself want this legislation passed here in Iowa to allow likeminded states the opportunity to address these issues collectively. Please pass this as a means to make our federal government more fiscally responsible and responsive through its policies and practices to our needs as citizens of this great country.

Roger Brooks [Convention of States]

SUPPORT HJR 6!

Pat Anderson [Me in North Liberty]

No compromise if Republicans are in office. Trump has a cabinet that will make America great again.

Melanie Holtan

I fully support term limits for Iowa congressional offices. Would like to see this implemented on a federal level as well.

Kevin Witte

Strongly urge a yes vote on this

Mark Lenning [Premium Plant Services]

I agree with this! Term limits for all!

Aaron Witthauer

Please vote to pass this. I believe it is the only way we the people will ever be able to gain back a small amount of control over an out of control federal government.

Sue Gabel

Let's join in with Conventions of States initiatives!!!

steven Hall

I would like to voice my total support for passing the Convention of States resolution. I truly hope you will consider passing this terribly important resolution and help set the country back on course. I see no downside with it. Only tremendous corrections with a great upside for our future as a country. I feel the states are best tuned to know what their priorities are and how to carry them out. Not listening to a federal bureaucracy that has run amok for ages, and is fraught with powers beyond any necessary means.I hope you deeply consider passing this resolution on thru the process and ultimately passing it in our great state.Thank you

MARK JACKSON

We really need to pass the Convention of States article to gain fiscal responsibility and integrity in our federal government. The reckless spending and embezzling has to stop.

Pat Anderson [Retired housewife ]

No more two party system. Patriots with one mind, know the constitution, God backed wisdom with His president in place. Support him and his cabinet. Citizens, awaken to your duty . Pastors , get out of the pulpit because you are not a leader to teach the people to get into their positions in the seven mountains.

Michael Nieland

I am in favor of HJR 6. Please vote for this. We need to rein in government wasteful spending and definitely need term limits. It will stop or at least slow down the abuse of power by our elected officials in Washington, DC. Thanks.

Karen Buchholz

Please vote yes for this resolution. Issues covered are essential and continue to be ignored in the US House and Senate.

Roy Bane

In favor HJR6 limit terms and the power of the government

Jared Lorenz

I support this resolution, as the federal government is long overdue for imposing limits on terms, budgets, and related items.

Primo Giusti

As a student of our great Republic and the Constitution which controls the government thereof, I do not trust politicians in Washington DC to do what is right, nor the will of "We The People". The Framers foresaw such a time as this, when "We The People" would be called upon to reignin those we have elected to serve us in the nation's capital and, in their infinite wisdom, gave us an avenue by which we can strengthen our sovereign power under that great document via Article V... a Convention of States through which we can amend the COTUS ourselves through our State Legislatures! The safeguards put in place in Article V protect against any attempt by the minority "rabid left" states being able to force their FasciMarxist agendas (California, New York, New Jersey, etcetera), so that should not concern you too much. I support HJR6 and, as a citizen of Iowa, urge you to vote in the affirmative both to advance it now, and to pass it on the floor when the time comes. The great restoration of our Constitutional Republic is at hand, stand and be counted! Thank you for your service in Des Moines.

Linda Nichols

I would just like to say that I am in favor of calling an Article V Convention of States. It has incorrectly been referred to as a Constitutional Convention, which it is not. There are some who oppose it that have actually called it unconstitutional and Marxist, yet it is very clearly in the constitution. Even tho we have a president now who is willing to pull back the overreach and abuse of the federal government, we don't know how long that will last or if an administration in the near future would return to the same old tactics. The federal government has become something way more than it was ever meant to be, a tyrannical behemoth that people have been conditioned to go to for their every want or need. And for the many of us who do not agree with that, we are the ones paying. It is time for the states to step up and this was one tool that we were given to do it. I realize that there are questions about how it works, what keeps it in check. That's valid. But I would urge you to allow this to be debated fully on the senate floor and come to a full vote. Thank you for your consideration, Linda Nichols

Diane Berkley

Please vote in favor of the Convention of States so our state of Iowa can join the other states concerned about limiting the financial spending in out country. Thank you.

Deb Grolmus

Please vote in favor of the Convention of States resolution so that Iowa can join the other forward thinking states and stop the federal bureaucracy from over spending our tax dollars, and also to put term limits on congressional members.

Dale Davis

Please help to move forward the Convention of States action to impose limits on the Federal Government.

Sylvan Weis [Self]

We need to take government off there golden parachute retirement plans and health insurance. They get the same as their constiuants.

Mary Schick

Please vote yes on the convention of states we need to stop the weaponization of the over reach of democrats

Nick Caves

This is a critical asset for us as Iowans to hold Congress accountable bc THEY don't hold themselves accoutable!!!

Scott Riley

Please vote YES for the Convention of States. Its the only way we can regain control of Washington DC.

Matthew Anderson

I support HJR6 and hope the committee members will also

Shirley Larson

Yes I am for HJR6. Please pass this amendment

Ken LaRue

This MUST Pass

ARTHUR ATKINSON

The extreme dysfunction of our Federal government calls for Amendments to the Constitution. Fortunately, the Framers provided a mechanism for this right in the Constitution: Article V. Tne states can hold an Article V Convention to propose amendments to the Constitution, which then go thru the same ratification process as other amendments.It's a very safe process, strictly limited to the subjects listed in the Call for Convention, HJR 6. The integrity of our Constitution is not at risk. Already, 19 states have issued a Call, using identical language to HJR 6. Several states have already drafted legislation governing their Convention commissioners' selection and actions.Washington DC is broken, and will never fix itself. Big problem. We need to use a solution as big as the problem: an Article V Convention of States.

Michael Clark

Vote yesssssssssssssssss

Brad A'Hearn [Brad A'Hearn Plumbing Services]

We need term limits now more than ever. Please support this measure.Respectfully,Brad A'Hearn

Constance Strait [Cos]

I am a strong supporter of Convention of States !! I believe that under this Administration , We The People would have a better chance of getting term limits and reining in a over bloated federal government !! For decades our politicians have done what serves them best than mandating what serves the American people.

Richard Hoffmeyer [Convention of States]

This is a letter to all State Representatives and Senators presenting an argument for adopting a Convention of States resolution. Its based on a talk by Former US Senator Rick Santorum to the New Hampshire State Legislator 2/03/2025. Former Senator Santorum does not object. You've been to New Hampshire before I believe Senator. Welcome back. The senator has asked for 15 minutes and I think given the distance you've traveled we can do that. Thank you, Mr. Chairman and it is truly an honor to be here before this committee and to be back in New Hampshire. I only wish that the committee treats me kinder than the voters of New Hampshire did in 2012. We got a lot of support but not quite enough. Its great to be here and I want to do my best to answer some of the questions that have been asked. I just want to give you some background as to how I got involved. I was asked about this issue actually during my 2012 presidential campaign. I knew nothing about it. I'm a lawyer. I was in Congress in the Senate for 16 years and knew nothing about Article V and really didn't realize that state legislatures could propose amendments to the United States Constitution. It was something I'd never heard before. My initial reaction, being conservative, was very skeptical. It hadn't been done for 240 years. Why are we thinking about doing it now? I really had the position of not being a supporter of it. It wasn't until later on and reminding the committee that I was running for president in 2011 here in New Hampshire and the federal deficit was $14 trillion. I was not that long ago. Now, its $37 trillion. Every four months, we're adding $1 trillion to the national debt. I ask you and don't care what side of the aisle you're on. Both parties are guilty here. If we continue this are we not headed to a fiscal crisis? Do you see either party doing anything in Washington, DC to stop the accumulation of debt and the collapse of our financial system? Does anyone believe that's not going to happen? Okay, I don't see any hands going up. So when people tell me there's a risk if we do a convention of states. If the alternative is fiscal collapse what's the risk? If your house across the street is on fire, you have to cross the street to put the fire out. There's a risk in crossing the street. A car could be coming by and it could hit you. Bad things can happen if you cross a street. But if your house is burning, you cross the darn street. Ladies and gentlemen you know all this. I mean you are a live free or die state. You know that Washington is on a crash course whether it's financially or whether it's tyranny that we're seeing candidly from both parties. When it comes to the presidents and the way they wield their pens telling you how they're going to change everything and do things that presidents heretofore never thought they could do. This is not what we signed up for. People talk about and pull out their pocket Constitution and say don't change this. It was perfectly written and divinely inspired. We don't have any Madison's or Franklin's or Jefferson's left in the United States. We may not, but let's just be honest. This document has been changed. It's been changed 27 times. It may have been a perfect document. It was a darn good one. I would argue that most people think most of the changes are pretty darn good. The first ten amendments, not too many people disagree with those. The amendments after the Civil War, not too many people disagree with those. In fact, someone asked the question, well, you know we don't follow the laws now? Why will we follow them in the future? Look at the amendments. We actually do follow those. We actually follow them pretty darn well. Do we not limit presidents to two terms? Yep. We follow that the women have the right to vote. When looking around here I'd say the answer is yes. We follow those amendments. Why do we follow them? We follow them because it is darn near impossible to pass an amendment to the Constitution. It's the hardest thing any government at any level of government is required to do to pass anything. The hardest, highest bar is to add an amendment to the Constitution. You need three quarters of the states. Imagine if you had to get three quarters of the house here to pass anything. Oh, you'd get to name a park or two but anything controversial, no way you're going to get three quarters of it and here's the interesting thing. Someone said, well, you only need 13 states for one house of legislature to oppose it. That's wrong. You only need 13 states and one house of legislature to do nothing. They don't have to oppose it. They have to vote on it. What is the easiest thing for any legislator to do when it comes to an issue Nothing. Put it in your drawer. All 13 houses of 13 different states all they have to do is put it in a drawer. This is darn near impossible. So in order to pass something you need broad consensus. If you look at all the amendments that have passed to date there is overwhelming consensus that this needed to be done. You need 75% of the states. My guess is you need 80 to 85% of the public to agree to get to 75% of the states to pass. You talk about a runaway convention? A convention simply does one thing. It proposes amendments. Tomorrow, the Congress could propose an amendment to eliminate the First Amendment. They can do it tomorrow. Do you see people running around saying, oh, I'm worried that Congress might propose an amendment that's going to take away my rights? Nobody worries about that. Why? Because it's damn near impossible to pass anything through the legislature. They knew they wouldn't get something like that passed. Do you think after having worked hard to get 34 states to do the three things that Representative Bernardi who did, by the way, a fabulous job? Do you think after working that hard to get a convention they're going to propose things that have no chance of passing? No, they're going to propose things that have some chance for states that may not be excited about the topics that are at hand might see a way to pass something. I use an example. People say, well, what would that be? Would it be a balanced budget amendment? Maybe: I doubt a balanced budget amendment candidly will pass 38 state legislatures at this point. I doubt it. In fact, I greatly doubt it. That doesn't mean we shouldn't try, but I don't think it will happen. Do you think? Well, then what would happen? The one example I use that I still think could pass and something that would be very important for the stability of our republic is to limit the Supreme Court to nine members. That would prohibit either party from packing the court and trying to do something which I think would be against the interests of our country. I know Democrats may say, well, you know that's because you have a majority now. Well, that hasn't always been the case and let me assure you it won't always be the case. It will swing back and forth but it will do so gradually over time and that is the way stability works for America and I think 38 state legislatures could actually pass that. Would it be worth doing a convention of states just to do that in my opinion? Answer: absolutely yes and for two reasons. Number one: the act alone of calling a convention. The founders remember had something in common and people forget this. But it's true. The founders were state legislators. They didn't want the power in the federal government. They knew there needed to be more power but they didn't want the power to go to the federal government. They wanted it at the states. So they were state legislators and they focused on one thing. They focused on checks and balances and particularly checking the federal government from becoming a tyrannical body because they were afraid of that. They came from that and so they put all these checks in place to make sure that didnt happened. They put two particular provisions in that Constitution to protect the states. One was mentioned earlier. You folks used to pick your United States Senators. Now as someone who is a United States Senator from Pennsylvania who would never have been picked by my legislature. I'm actually glad that's not the case anymore but the reality is it was there. So you had a body to check Washington, D.C. from taking your power. The Senate, just so you understand and most folks don't know this but prior to the 17th amendment of 1913 in order to bring up a bill in the United States Senate do you know what percentage of senators had to agree to bring up the bill just to vote on it? 100%. Do you know what the federal deficit was in 1913 when the 17th amendment was passed? A $1.50 from the SpanishAmerican War. The federal government in Washington, D.C., was a backwater town that nobody paid much attention to. The17th amendment came and changed everything. People say, don't touch this Constitution. It has been touched ladies and gentlemen. It has been touched and it has been fundamentally changed and it shifted the power away from you to Washington and Washington, D.C. exploded. The Second thing that happened was court decisions during the New Deal that primarily expanded all of these provisions in the federal Constitution to allow an ever expanding role of government and that continues today. This is not the same Constitution people waved around. If you order a constitution from the General Printing Office in Washington, D.C., do you know how big it is? It is 2600 pages. That is the Constitution you live by. When people say don't touch it, it's been touched and annotated by every Supreme Court decision and amendment added to it. Do you think we might be able to touch that? You think that might be a good idea? The reason it's important for you to have this call and to do this convention is to reassert your authority because of the second Article V provision is the one we're talking about and that provision allows you, the state legislation, to propose amendments. Everybody needs a boss. Everybody needs a check. You are the check to the federal government and for 250 years you haven't used it. For first 150 years you didn't need it. You had another check. It was the United States Senate (until the17th amendment of 1913) but for the last hundred years you have not used that check. That was the emergency check and you can make the argument that up until the last 20 or so years you didn't need that either. But you do now. You have an obligation because you have power and you are Spiderman. You have great power. You have great responsibility. I know state legislatures are used to being dumped upon by the federal government everybody telling you how to do things and how to run things. There's one good way to stop it A good slap beside the head. We're the new sheriff. We're going to pass this resolution. We're going to assert our authority rightfully under the Constitution. Article V is part of the Constitution. Article V is your authority, your responsibility to protect this country. Don't shirk that responsibility because you are afraid of a runaway. A runaway what? Its a convention that can only propose amendments. Remember, Congress can propose amendments today. And by the way, as for the runaway, because I know that's an important issue. I'm running around and will be in South Dakota on Monday. We're going to probably pass it. South Dakota will be the 20th state. So New Hampshire you got to get cooking if you want to be number 20. South Dakota will probably pass the resolution next week. We already passed the Senate by a big margin and should easily pass the House. We have to go around state by state by state to get 34 states to ratify this thing and we're using the same language that you have before you. Its the same language in South Dakota. It was the same in Georgia which was the first state to pass it and Arizona and Texas and Florida and a whole bunch of other states have already passed it. It's the same language. Why are we bothering to do that? Well, because the language, just like when you pass a bill, it has to be the same in the House and the same in the Senate or it doesn't become law. Same thing happens here. It has to be the same in all 34 states or you don't get a convention call. How do I know that? Because there's been 400 calls for a convention in the history of our country and we've yet to have a convention. If all that is necessary is 34 states to call a convention, the convention can go and do anything. We already have a convention but Congress has never called a convention. Why, because 34 states did not agreed on the subject matter. The subject matter limits the convention? I mean it just makes sense. If you need 34 states to agree on what the convention is about that obviously means something at the convention. They're limited by what the call of the convention is for. You had a bill earlier in this discussion talking about faithful delegate. That's a belt and suspenders. The gentleman appropriately said that's to make sure that your state is following what the legislature wants. Which is limited to those three topics at least the ones we're talking about here. There may be other things that you want to limit the vote for or against. That's up to you. You control the process.People say, well, we don't know what the rules are. There are no set rules. The reality is there's precedent. I don't know about you, but most legislatures, when they come into session have to adopt rules. You guys have to adopt rules when you come intoa session. Okay. Well, how do you know what rules to adopt? How do you know what process to use? You have a precedent that when you come in, you do certain things. It's not in the rules because you don't have any rules but you have precedent as to how things are done and you operate by precedent all the time. As was mentioned there's been 40 conventions of states in the history of our country, and they've all run the same way. There is precedent. There is one state one vote. How do we know? Because we've had 40 of them and they've all been one state one vote just like you. Before you adopt your rules that precedent will be the guide until you have a set of rules and then you can change the rules. Good luck with that.There are about three times more small states than there are big state populations. You think the small states are going to give up power to the big states? Let me assure you New Hampshire is not going to do that. Neither is South Dakota. I know there's a lot of panic around this and I get it because with uncertainty and unfamiliarity people get nervous and they feel like, oh, there's risk. I'm here to try to get you comfortable that this is not a risky thing to do. In fact, it is an absolutely necessary thing. And it's an absolute abandonment of your responsibility as legislators not to intercede and do an intervention on both parties in Washington, D.C. We need you and particularly in New Hampshire, it's one of the reasons I was so excited to come up here. You folks want to be first in the nation and you are. You guys want to lead. You want to be the ones who have an oversized weight on what's going on in Washington, DC. Im here pleading with you to do that here. I would think New Hampshire would have been first. Live free or die. Protect our rights as the state. Why aren't you the first to be out here? Im talking both parties. I don't get it. So educate me. I'd be happy to take your questions.

Rick Nylin

Asking for your support on HJR6. Lets bring more control to the state. To limit the power of big money influence. Thank You

Lisa Schinagel

Yes!!! We NEED THIS!!!

Richard Long [Retired ]

Please vote for Article V thank you its way past time

George Ackerson

Pass this resolution

Allan Braden

I support the convention of states. The Fed needs to be downsized.

Rebecca Stoll

Enforce Oath off Office! Wouldnt that oust many who are anti USA citizen rights? Some long term elected are fantastic!

Robert Kuhn

I encourage you to vote for the convention of the states. It will give the people a voice about how Congress functions, because we know Congress will never change course on its own. Our representatives are supposed to be serving us, but now the public is serving congress.

Wesley Petersen

I request that you would also support an Article 5 Convention.

Daniel Scuhuster

Please vote to support a convention of states.

Jonathan Showalter

I support convention of states to amend constitution.I'm in favor of house and senate term limits.Balanced budget amendment Making 2nd amendment more clear that individuals ..non fellons..rights to own all firearms and assesories shall not be infringe upon

Donald Pratt

Term limits for all.

Don Breon

Should be no longer than a 4 year term.

Devin Hensley

I want Iowa to join the nationwide movement to impose limits on the federal government, particularly debt spending, and restrict the number of years a member of the House of Representatives and Senate may be in office at the federal level.

Mark Collister

Term limits

Tina Lyon

The US Congress will never pass such amendments. It is the states' constitutional responsibility to reign in the mess in DC.

David Huston

Please back the COS bill. It was intended to be part of the law. Yes!

Beth Cody

Dear House Subcommittee Members,I'm contacting you to let you know that I strongly support the joint resolution calling for an Article V convention. The whiplash between Republican and Democrat presidencies is destabilizing to our republic. Only constitutional amendments can restrain our federal government and restore the original constitutional power of state governments that better represent what the people of Iowa and other states want: the freedom to govern ourselves as our Founding Fathers meant for us to do. Iowans are ready to join the call for a Convention of States!Respectfully,Beth Cody

Thomas Hamrick [Citizen]

The joint resolution calling for an Article V convention is critical to helping taxpayers hold elected congressional members accountable. It may be our only chance to save America from the "deep state" control over the inflated federal budget!!Please do right by all Iowans & approve this resolution!

Eldon Kurowski

Please vote yes

Norma Klein

Where do l vote?

Kenneth Andresen

Vote yes!

Pat Anderson

Term limits

Kathy Bigelow

Vote Yes for HJR 619 states have passed this bill.Let's make Iowa #20.We need term limits.

JAMES MUGENI [FAME Athletics CLUB]

Iam in support a 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.

Jeff Ruiter [Ruiter Innovations]

We need to do this to realign our government and make those in public office accountable.

Marilyn Josephsen

Term limits for Congress and Supreme Court. Total of two terms for Representatives and Senators. Two terms total for President, consecutive or not.

Anita Miller [Title]

I strongly opposed this, because of the anti constitutional President who recently assumed office in January 2025. We should adhere to the checks and balances that the Constitution currently imposes. These checks and balances should be enforced and not kept in courts until he is no longer President (if he doesn't change his own term if office).

Kathleen Cecena [None]

I'm in favor of Article V

Sandra Pinta

I approve this as I really believe these changes need to be made.

Cindy Parman

Term limits on the house and the send it.

Kevin Ringold

Vote for the article V amendment.

Nanci Bell [Convention of States]

Please vote in favor implementing these very critical changes to our US Constitution.

Marion Mohr

IA should join the Convention of States!

Robert Kehrli [Retired salesman]

The top points of discussion needing action are: TERM LIMITS, major change in Congressmans pay increases, if any at all, outlaw lobbyists and special interest groups taking Congressmens time ( for the groups financial gain),substantially reduce Congressmen PERKS, require a minimum number of yrs. being in Congress before getting any retirement pay, any Vongtessman or top administrators who commits a crime and found guilty gets no further pay or the usual benefits at all, including but not limited to retirement payof ANY taxpayer monies or perks. Congress folk must have to select health insurance plans, paid personally by them from those companies us civilians must choose from,. Each Congresen must be required to actually sit and be present Congress a minimum number of days while Congress is in session daily.

George Caron

President Donald Trump showed great courage by standing with the people and against the enemies of freedom when he begin to rein in the outofcontrol federal government by limiting the power of the bureaucracy and returning power to the states and the people where he can. He is now being challenged by some states and the courts who prefer the status quo. By themselves no president or any president can restore the constitutional freedoms that have been eroded for the past several decades. President Trump needs state legislators to show courage to change the status quo and to pave the way to end the corruption and tyranny by the federal government upon the states and their citizens. I ask you to have the courage to stand with President Trump to rein in this out of control federal government by supporting HJR6. Thank you,George CaronSaint Ansgar , Iowa

Lisa Carstens [Retired]

I TOTALLY SUPPORT CONVENTION OF STATES. IOWA NEEDS TO PASS THIS IMMEDIATELY.THANK YOU,LISA CARSTENS

George Caron

President Donald Trump showed great courage by standing with the people and against the enemies of freedom when he begin to rein in the outofcontrol federal government by limiting the power of the bureaucracy and returning power to the states and the people where he can. He is now being challenged by some states and the courts who prefer the status quo. By themselves no president or any president can restore the constitutional freedoms that have been eroded for the past several decades. President Trump needs state legislators to show courage to change the status quo and to pave the way to end the corruption and tyranny by the federal government upon the states and their citizens. I ask you to have the courage to stand with President Trump to rein in this out of control federal government by supporting HJR6. Thank you,George CaronSaint Ansgar , Iowa

Dwight Axtell [Retired]

HJR6 Lets get this done!

Richard Henrich

I support term limits on Congress. Iowa needs to sign on to convention of states.

Steven Hook

please vote yes on term limits

Samuel Dronebarger

I favor the items COS is promoting.

Christina Hyronemus

I believe we need the convention of states so our govt is reined in.

K.C. Feldbauer

Most definitely term limits in Congress!

Joy Poppema

Plz vote in favor of HJR6 so the people of iowa can have a say in curbing our federal government. Thank u

Marv Johnson

Get it thru,we need less federal intrusion and term limits

Joe Rogers

For the future benefit of our nation please support and pass HJR 6. Kind regards,Joe Rogers

Mary Schick [Private citizen ]

I vote for convenience of States

TERESA VOKOUN

We need term limits for politicians. We are tired of politicians leaving office multimillionaires. The only way that will happen is through a convention of states.

Gary Hooper [Legion uniform]

we are past overdue for a convention of states. The states need to take back the power that has been given to the federal government as a federal government is too big. 1. Activate term limits for all elected officials.2. Remove all retirement, plans, and medical plans for all elected officials.3. Cut all elected officials salaries in half.4. Pass a bill for spending budgets. The budget must be balanced.

John DiViggiano

I urge all of the Iowa Representatives to vote YES on the Convention of States We must reign in the Federal Governments spending on frivolous and wasteful things, and we must impose term limits on Congress. It is vital to preserve our Republic!

Doug Walters

IT IS TIME WE ADOPT HJR 6 MANLY DUE TO ALL THE LIBERALS AND DEMOCRATS.

Roger Kistler

Please vote so that HJR 6 may continue on through the legislative process. The time has come for the states to exercise their constitutional right to propose changes to the US Constitution.Thank you.Roger KIstler

Richard Hunter [Richard Hunter]

Vote in favor of HJR 6

Randy Forinash [Republican ]

Vote yes

Larry Nihart

Yes agree and want term limits age 30 min /// 50 max pay is capped at $ 60,000. Only 8 days paid nation. Term limit would match presidents for both houses.

Spencer Dedor

Please pass HJR6 to allow a convention of states under article 5 of the US constitution. As state legislators this may be the only way for states to take back constitutional powers reserved for the states that the federal government has taken over from the states. It is probably the only way to accomplish term limits on federal lawmakers or force them to balance the federal budget. Thank you for your consideration.

Tim DeWees

Reforms are desperately needed to protect the average American citizen from the Federal Government which has been used by politicians and federal bureaucrats for far too long to enrich themselves and increase their power at our expense .

Mary Harris

Yes, it is time to reign in the federal government. the states must step up and intervene by the constitution. Iowa needs to be paty of this!

Darrel McAlexander

Term limits 8 years for Reps & 12 years for Senators

Diane Fasselius [Retired]

Im in favor of an amendment that imposes fiscal restraints, limits the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limits the number of terms a person my serve in Congress, senate and house, or serve as a federal official. Also if possible to impose some common sense in making decisions. Diane M Fasselius.

Arnold Lewis

I support fiscal restraints, limited power and jurisdiction of federal government and limit the number of terms that a person may serve in Congress or as a federal official.

Cindy Drach

Please vote for this!!

Cathy Askew [Republican ]

For term limits in Congress and the Senate.

Peggy Oslin [Owner]

It is definitely time to vote for a convention of the states, especially for term limits, fiscal responsibility, and to limit the power of the federal government. This is long past due. We also need some guidelines for voting put into the constitution that will ensure fair federal elections.Many other issues could be looked at as well. Please vote for this resolution to put Iowa in the column to call a convention of the states.Thank you.

Cheryl Bryant

I am writing to ask you to support HJR6 calling for an Article V convention.The stunning revelations of the past few weeks reinforce the necessity for the structural changes that are supported by overwhelming numbers of Republicans, Democrats, and independents changes that only an Article V convention can bring.Just last fall, a poll released by the Susquehanna Polling and Research firm confirmed that 88 percent of Americans support fixed term limits and 71 percent believe that more restrictions need to be placed upon the federal government.According to that same poll, 68 percent of Americans support a meeting of the states to discuss amending the Constitution to solidify federal fiscal responsibility, term limits, and limitations upon federal power. It is time for an Article V convention that can begin the process of delivering what a clear majority of Americans want. Thank you for your consideration of HJR6 Article V convention.

Sebastien Porsenna [Convention of States Volunteer ]

I support this article 5 resolution our constitutional structure needs new amendments to addressed the unhinged unconstitutional behaviors of previous administration's of the last 32 years. And allowing the states to come together for these purposes will do much for our country, because currently I am very disappointed in our government.

Dianna Biekert

Please vote in favor of the convention of states! This is a constitutional right we have as we the people. Our founding fathers wanted to ensure that the people through the states had a voice if/when the elected officials in Washington DC were not doing things as they should, and/or not listening to the voice of the people. We are the government! Allow us to stand up and have the opportunity to make needed changes in our constitution, so that we may remain a STRONG country long into the future.Thank you!

Meade Marston [COS]

These amendments are far too late in being adopted. Now is the time to move this resolution forward. Thank you.

Janet Wolff

I am believing in this! We need to hold ourselves as one nation under God with Liberty and Justice for all. For the next generation to never be deceived.So they may stand up speak up and show upas one! Thank you

Zeb Anderson [Unhappy Iowa Resident]

This needs to be passed. The American people cast their vote last November. The bureaucracy in DC has no interests in the will of the people of this country. The amount of crying over an audit of expenses being decried as a constitutional crisis is a joke. The constitutional crisis is the lack of elected officials doing what is best for this country. Not a single person in the right mind can say other countries deserve a single dollar of our tax dollars, let alone for any political agenda. The lack of care for our own citizens by Washington is a betrayal that will only stop when it if forced upon them. The lies being repeated by some of the representatives in this state on what the COS initiative is truly about brings the thought of the potential corruption brewing in our own state. Iowans deserve to be protected by the constituents we have voted to protect our financial interests at the state and federal level.

Scott Bates

The Iowa House needs to pass HJR6 and join the movement to use the methods defined by Article V to amend the US Constitution. President Trump has done more in the past three weeks to advance the restoration of the Republic than any President since Calvin Coolidge. But executive action is temporary, and can be undone by the next Progressive or Democrat President. Amending the Constitution is necessary to address our debt situation and current tax and spend spiral. We are currently at $36 trillion in debtwe are fast approaching a point of no return and our children and grandchildren will pay for our failure to act in terms of their reduced standard of living. The solution is spelled out in Article V, and our State Legislature are the only ones that can act to set the stage for a bold new direction. But here in Iowa, we cant even get the COS bill to the floor for debate, it gets out of committee then dies on the Republican Leadership desk. The excuse is always the same, we dont have the votes. An Article V COS could result in a flat tax, say 15% on both personal income and corporate income. Better yet, lets make it 10% We could also pass an amendment for a balanced budget, and requiring a budget be passed by the end of the fiscal year (June 30th), if a balanced budget doesnt pass by that date, refer to riot years budget less 5%. Tariffs could be assessed to level the playing field internationally and start paying off our debt.We need a Constitutional amendment for term limits for all Nationally elected officials, US Congress, USSenate, and term limits for Bureaucrats. No more career politicians, we need citizen leaders that understand the challenges posed in the private sector.And we need a constitutional amendment relating to any executive action or federal regulation involving over a certain number, maybe $10MM, requiring that said action or expenditure be voted into law by Congress within 100 days or it sunsets. No more spending and legislation by fiat.These types of common sense governance will never come from Washington,but our state representatives can take a huge step in the right direction by joining the movement to call for an Article V Convention to amend the constitution.There is no excuse for any legislator to not recognize the problems we have in this country and the only solution is for State Legislators to take action.. We need to amend the Constitution, and return to a government of, by and for the people.And any elected official or Republican Party Committeeman (or woman)that is against Article V is on the wrong side of history and stands for more of the same, big government, inflation and fiscal death spiral.Please vote to support HJR6.Scott BatesWest Des Moines, Iowa

Billie Broich

Please pass this important vote for Artcle 5!

Ardis Shirbroun [Private citizen....]

The federal government is way too big...there is no way for Washington DC to know what is best for everyone across this great nation. I doubt if 10% of our present U.S. senators and representatives really know what life is like in rural Iowa or many other states and what we need. Many issues that come up can more efficiently be handled at a state level in my opinion. The way things stand now it takes Congress forever to get anything done...if ever.

Robert Gay

I totally approve of this amendment t

Doug Conrad

We need this passed

Larry Garrett [Patriot]

I vote Yes on Convention of States.

Larry Entwisle

Vote yes

Marcus Norman

Please get this legislation passed!

Brenda Jeffers

Please support the resolution to adopt COS. This is an important piece of legislation that many people of the state would like for you to support.