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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 ratified, citizens might see more frequent changes in their representatives, potentially leading to fresh perspectives and increased turnover in politics. This could mean politicians focus more on achieving goals quickly before their terms expire.
Key points
Representatives (House members) would be limited to a maximum of six two-year terms.
Senators would be limited to a maximum of two six-year terms.
The changes would not apply to individuals who served before the 118th Congress, meaning current politicians are not retroactively affected.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_5
Sponsor: Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_5.

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 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Representatives (House members) would be limited to a maximum of six two-year terms.
  • Senators would be limited to a maximum of two six-year terms.
  • The changes would not apply to individuals who served before the 118th Congress, meaning current politicians are not retroactively affected.
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. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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