SR118

A Concurrent Resolution directing the Congress of the United States to call for an amendment convention pursuant to Article V of the Constitution of the United States that shall be entitled the Countermand Amendment Convention and limited to proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to grant state legislatures authority to countermand and rescind any mandate issued by any branch of the Federal Government or its agencies that encroaches on states' rights and the personal liberties of their citizens.

Introduced·6/3/25
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania SR118 seeks an amendment convention to grant state legislatures the authority to countermand federal mandates.

Pennsylvania SR118 is a concurrent resolution that directs Congress to call for an amendment convention under Article V of the Constitution. This convention, named the Countermand Amendment Convention, would propose an amendment to the Constitution to allow state legislatures to countermand and rescind any federal mandate that infringes on states' rights and personal liberties. The resolution emphasizes that state legislatures have the authority to limit the agenda and authority of delegates sent to the convention.

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State Government Committee
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History

Jun 3, 2025

Senate

Referred to State Government