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Limiting Supreme Court and Federal Judges' Terms to 20 Years.

This proposed constitutional amendment would replace the current lifetime tenure for federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, with a fixed 20-year term. This change means the composition of the courts, which make final decisions affecting citizens' rights, finances, and security, would rotate more frequently and predictably. The new rule would only apply to judges appointed after the amendment is ratified.
Key points
New federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, would serve a maximum term of 20 years.
Judges who complete a 20-year term cannot be reappointed to the same court.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_145
Sponsor: Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7]
Process start date: 2026-01-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HJRES_145.

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 2026-01-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New federal judges, including Supreme Court Justices, would serve a maximum term of 20 years.
  • Judges who complete a 20-year term cannot be reappointed to the same court.
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. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7].

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 2026-01-31.

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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