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Congressional Term Limits: Maximum 18 Years of Service

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the time an individual can serve as a Member of Congress. If ratified, no one would be able to serve in Congress (as either a Senator or Representative) for more than 18 years. Citizens might feel this change could increase political turnover and bring fresh perspectives to government.
Key points
New Rule: No Member of Congress can serve more than 18 years, whether as a Senator or Representative.
Future Terms Only: Service periods before this amendment's ratification will not count towards the 18-year limit.
Requires Ratification: The amendment needs approval from three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become law.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_86
Sponsor: Rep. James, John [R-MI-10]
Process start date: 2023-09-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years during which 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_86.

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 2023-09-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Rule: No Member of Congress can serve more than 18 years, whether as a Senator or Representative.
  • Future Terms Only: Service periods before this amendment's ratification will not count towards the 18-year limit.
  • Requires Ratification: The amendment needs approval from three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years to become law.
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. James, John [R-MI-10].

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.

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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