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Supreme Court Term Limits: New Appointment and Retirement Rules

This bill introduces changes to how Supreme Court justices are appointed, setting their active service term at 18 years. The aim is to ensure regular rotation of justices, which could impact the stability and predictability of rulings, as well as the perception of judicial independence. For citizens, this means a potentially more dynamic composition of the Supreme Court.
Key points
Supreme Court justices will serve for 18 years, after which they will retire.
The President will appoint one new Supreme Court justice in the first and third years after a presidential election.
Current justices will retire as new justices are appointed, starting with those who have served the longest.
In case of vacancies, retired justices may temporarily return to service.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8500
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2022-07-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8500.

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 2022-07-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supreme Court justices will serve for 18 years, after which they will retire.
  • The President will appoint one new Supreme Court justice in the first and third years after a presidential election.
  • Current justices will retire as new justices are appointed, starting with those who have served the longest.
  • In case of vacancies, retired justices may temporarily return to service.
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. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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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Courts and Law