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Term Limits for Congress: New Rules for Representatives and Senators.

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If adopted, citizens might see more frequent changes in the composition of the House and Senate, potentially affecting political dynamics and representation. This change would not apply to current members of Congress.
Key points
House Representatives would be limited to a maximum of six terms.
Senators would be limited to a maximum of two terms.
These limits would not apply to individuals serving in Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_71
Sponsor: Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11]
Process start date: 2022-02-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_71.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House Representatives would be limited to a maximum of six terms.
  • Senators would be limited to a maximum of two terms.
  • These limits would not apply to individuals serving in Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cawthorn, Madison [R-NC-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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