To amend title 1, United States Code, to direct the Archivist of the United States to authenticate, count, and publish applications of States calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States, to publish a certification when two-thirds of the States submit applications calling for such a Convention, and to notify Congress of the requirement under Article V of the Constitution to call such a Convention when such a certification is published, and for other purposes.

“106c. Duties relating to State applications calling for Article V Conventions

“(a) Applications by States; rescissions—The Archivist of the United States shall authenticate, count, and publish all applications of States calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States pursuant to Article V of the Constitution, together with resolutions of States to rescind previous applications.

“(b) Certification and notification requirements—Upon the receipt by the Archivist of non-rescinded applications calling for a Convention for proposing amendments to the Constitution from two-thirds of the several States, as provided under Article V of the Constitution, the Archivist shall—

“(1) publish a certification that two-thirds of the several States have called for the Convention, together with a list of the States submitting applications calling for the Convention; and

“(2) notify Congress that it is required under the Constitution to call the Convention and set its date and place forthwith, as set forth in Article V.”