Title: COS Legislator Brochure Original CoS Document (slug): [[https://conventionofstates.com/files/cos-legislator-brochure|cos-legislator-brochure]] Login Required to view? No Attached File: COS_Legislator_Brochure.pdf This brochure outlines the plan for Convention of States, quotes Article V, why a convention should be called, and more Created: 2023-05-19 19:45:57 Updated: 2024-05-19 23:00:00 Published: 2023-05-19 00:00:00 Converted: 2025-04-14T20:12:10.604189094 ---- {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_20338_pdfto001.png?nolink&1188x917 |background image}} Article V facebook.com/conventionofstates/ twitter.com/COSProject instagram.com/conventionofstates/ https:%%//%%conventionofstates.com/ The Plan Let's Connect! **The Convention of States grassroots\\ army supports a national effort to\\ call a convention under Article V of\\ the United States Constitution,\\ restricted to proposing amendments\\ that will impose fiscal restraints on\\ the federal government, limit its\\ power and jurisdiction, and impose\\ term limits on its officials and\\ members of Congress.** **Advocating for Government ** **Close to the People ** "The Congress, whenever two thirds of\\ both Houses shall deem it necessary,\\ shall propose Amendments to this\\ Constitution, or, **on the Application of\\ the Legislatures of two thirds of the\\ several States, shall call a Convention\\ for proposing A                       **which in\\ either Case, shall be valid to all Intents\\ and Purposes, as Part of this\\ Constitution, when ratified by the\\ Legislatures of three fourths of the\\ several States, or by Conventions in\\ three fourths thereof, as the one or the\\ other Mode of Ratification may be\\ proposed by the Congress." {{:cb_mirror_public:media:files_20338_pdfto002.png?nolink&1188x917 |background image}} Follow the Money Who Decides? **Whom do you want to make\\ decisions for you?** At Convention of\\ States, we advocate for self-\\ governance. That means policies\\ that govern our everyday lives are\\ made at the state and local levels,\\ where ordinary people can have\\ more influence. **You Decide.** Democracy in Action **Over half **of the required 34\\ states have already passed an\\ Article V Convention of States\\ resolution.\\ ** Over 2.4 million signatures **are\\ on** **the Article V Convention\\ petition in all 50 states.\\ **10,000 volunteer leaders **+\\ thousands of volunteer activists\\ Supports** minority representation** Why Call for a Convention of States? **Real solutions to** **real problems** **Here's why ** Truly Nonpartisan **No "social policy" decisions. Period. \\ **The Convention of States will **ONLY\\ propose amendments** that: 1. Impose **fiscal restraints** on the\\ Federal Government \\ 2. Set **term limits** for elected and\\ appointed officials\\ 3. Limit the **power and jurisdiction** of\\ the Federal Government Runaway Convention? **State legislatures **- not special\\ interest groups - **control the\\ delegations\\ 3/4 of the states (38 states)\\ must ratify any** proposed\\ amendments\\ The Convention** will only\\ propose amendments **on limited\\ topics. If you are still concerned, **be\\ involved in the conversation**. More\\ perspectives provide an excellent\\ check during the convention.  By limiting federal taxing and\\ spending, we can shift **more of the\\ fiscal decisions to the states**.\\ Legislators will be able to serve their\\ constituents more effectively.