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Term Limits for Congress: New Rules for Politicians

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If passed, this would affect how long politicians can hold office, potentially leading to more frequent changes in Congress and new faces in politics.
Key points
Representatives in the House will be limited to 3 terms.
Senators will be limited to 2 terms.
Terms served before this amendment takes effect will not count towards the limit.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_12
Sponsor: Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]
Process start date: 2025-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_12.

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 2025-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Representatives in the House will be limited to 3 terms.
  • Senators will be limited to 2 terms.
  • Terms served before this amendment takes effect will not count towards the limit.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5].

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 2025-12-21.

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