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Federal Employee Term Limits: Maximum 12 Years of Service in Executive Branch

This bill introduces a maximum 12-year service limit for most federal executive branch employees to increase staff rotation. The change aims to prevent long-term tenure in government agencies, potentially affecting how these agencies operate. Crucially, this limit does not apply to the military, federal law enforcement, or Department of Defense personnel.
Key points
Most employees of federal agencies (executive branch) will be limited to a maximum of 12 years of total service.
The 12-year limit does not apply to law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense employees, or Presidential appointees.
Current employees who have already served 9 years or more must separate from service within 3 years after the law is enacted to facilitate staff rotation.
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Print number: 118_S_3320
Sponsor: Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS]
Process start date: 2023-11-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TERM Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3320.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-11-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Most employees of federal agencies (executive branch) will be limited to a maximum of 12 years of total service.
  • The 12-year limit does not apply to law enforcement officers, members of the Armed Forces, Department of Defense employees, or Presidential appointees.
  • Current employees who have already served 9 years or more must separate from service within 3 years after the law is enacted to facilitate staff rotation.
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 Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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