West Virginia urges Congress to call a Convention of States to propose fiscal responsibility amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

The resolution urges Congress to convene a Convention of States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments ensuring fiscal responsibility within the federal government. It highlights the states' constitutional right to call such a convention independently of Congress and emphasizes the need for immediate action. West Virginia expresses its willingness to host the convention and outlines preparations, including establishing an advisory committee and recommending rules and procedures.

West Virginia urges Congress to call a Convention of States to propose fiscal responsibility amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

The resolution urges Congress to convene a Convention of States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments ensuring fiscal responsibility within the federal government. It highlights the states' constitutional right to call such a convention independently of Congress and emphasizes the need for immediate action. West Virginia expresses its willingness to host the convention and outlines preparations, including establishing an advisory committee and recommending rules and procedures.