H.Con.Res.16

Applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced·12/2/25
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New Hampshire applies to Congress for a convention to propose a term limit amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

New Hampshire's legislature applies to Congress to convene a convention for proposing a constitutional amendment limiting the number of terms a person can serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. This application will be aggregated with similar applications from other states to meet the two-thirds majority required by Article V of the U.S. Constitution. The application will remain active until at least two-thirds of the states have made similar applications.

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Calendar

Feb 6

9:45 AM

State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Public Hearing

Feb 6

9:45 AM

State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs Executive Session

History

Mar 5

House

Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 38

Feb 24

House

Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/06/2026 (Vote 17-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 9 P. 28

Feb 9

House

Executive Session: 02/06/2026 09:45 am GP 228