Bills · HJRES 94
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 94Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
INTRO APR 29· LAST ACTION APR 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it attempts to fundamentally change the nature of congressional service by introducing term limits, a long-debated topic in American politics. If this amendment passes, it means an end to career politicians in the House and Senate, potentially bringing in a continuous stream of new perspectives and preventing individuals from becoming too entrenched in Washington.
If it doesn't become law, the current system of unlimited terms for Members of Congress would continue. Voters care because term limits are often seen as a way to reduce the influence of special interests, make politicians more responsive to their constituents, and ensure that elected officials remain connected to the experiences of average citizens rather than becoming a permanent political class.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Limits Representatives to three two-year terms (six years total).
This provision would significantly increase turnover in the House of Representatives, ensuring new members regularly come into office.
PROVISION 02
Limits Senators to two six-year terms (twelve years total).
This provision would limit the tenure of Senators, who currently can serve indefinitely, promoting greater rotation in the Senate.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that partial terms count towards the limit if a Representative serves more than one year or a Senator serves more than three years in a vacancy.
This clarifies how partial terms are handled, preventing loopholes where individuals might serve longer than intended by filling vacancies.
PROVISION 04
States that the amendment will not apply to any person serving in Congress on the date it is ratified.
This 'grandfather clause' ensures that existing members' prior service is not retroactively counted, allowing them to continue serving under the old rules for their current term.
PROVISION 05
Requires ratification by three-fourths of the states within seven years for the amendment to become part of the Constitution.
This outlines the specific constitutional process necessary for the proposed amendment to become law, highlighting the significant hurdle it must overcome.
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2 EVENTSAPR 29
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APR 29
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 94
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2025
Last actionApr 29, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025
House Joint Res.HJRES 94Congress
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
INTRODUCED APR 29, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 29, 2025
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