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Term Limits for Congress: New Rules for House and Senate Members

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to limit the number of terms members of Congress can serve. If ratified, citizens will see their House Representatives limited to three terms and Senators to two terms. This change seeks to increase rotation and bring fresh perspectives to politics.
Key points
House Representatives would be limited to serving a maximum of three terms.
Senators would be limited to serving a maximum of two terms.
The changes would not apply to individuals serving a term when the amendment is ratified.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HJRES_94
Sponsor: Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
Process start date: 2025-04-29
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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_94.

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 2025-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House Representatives would be limited to serving a maximum of three terms.
  • Senators would be limited to serving a maximum of two terms.
  • The changes would not apply to individuals serving a term when the amendment is ratified.
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. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2].

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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