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Supreme Court Justices: 18-Year Term Limits and New Appointment Process

This act changes how Supreme Court justices are appointed and how long they serve. Justices will now serve 18-year terms, ensuring regular changes in the court's composition. Citizens can expect more frequent changes in the Supreme Court's makeup, potentially influencing legal interpretations over time.
Key points
Supreme Court justices will serve 18-year terms, after which they will retire from active service.
The President will appoint one Supreme Court justice in the first and third years following a presidential election.
Current justices will retire in order of their length of service as new justices are appointed.
Retired justices may be temporarily recalled to service via a transparent, randomized process if vacancies occur.
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Print number: 118_HR_5566
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2023-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5566.

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 2023-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Supreme Court justices will serve 18-year terms, after which they will retire from active service.
  • The President will appoint one Supreme Court justice in the first and third years following a presidential election.
  • Current justices will retire in order of their length of service as new justices are appointed.
  • Retired justices may be temporarily recalled to service via a transparent, randomized process if vacancies occur.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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