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Congressional Term Limits: New Rules for House and Senate Members.

This proposed constitutional amendment aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If adopted, citizens will see their representatives in the House and Senate serve for a limited period, potentially influencing political dynamics and leading to more frequent changes in congressional composition.
Key points
Members of the House of Representatives would be limited to four terms.
Senators would be limited to two terms.
Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_9
Sponsor: Rep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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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 to four in the House of Representatives and two in the Senate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_9.

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 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Members of the House of Representatives would be limited to four terms.
  • Senators would be limited to two terms.
  • Terms served before the amendment's ratification would not count towards the limit.
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. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9].

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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