06/04/2026
White House Elevates COS Champion and 9/11 Survivor to Pentagon
Brian Birdwell, a Texas state senator, military veteran, and longtime supporter of the Convention of States movement, was recently confirmed as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Sustainment. Birdwell has championed the use of an Article V convention as a constitutional solution to limit federal spending, power, and term lengths.
Birdwell survived the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon despite severe burns and numerous surgeries. He has dedicated much of his life since then to helping wounded service members and burn survivors. Recognized with honors including the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and Legion of Merit, Birdwell is a symbol of resilience, faith, and public service.
https://conventionofstates.com/news/white-house-elevates-convention-of-states-champion-and-9-11-survivor-to-pentagon
Our government is broken. π
π₯ Here at Convention of States, we have a solution as big as the problem.
An Article V Convention of States is called and controlled by the states and has the power to PROPOSE constitutional amendments.
These are our three simple goals: π
1. Limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government (including the president)
2. Limit the terms of office for federal officials
3. Limit the ability of Congress and the president to spend and waste our hard-earned money, via a Balanced Budget Amendment.
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