HJRES5119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Fitzpatrick

Introduced

Summary

Term limits for Members of Congress. This amendment would cap Representatives at six two-year terms and Senators at two six-year terms, set rules for counting partial terms, and exempt anyone who served before the 118th Congress.

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  • House members: Caps service at six two-year terms. Any service of more than one year of a two-year term counts as a full term.
  • Senators: Caps service at two six-year terms. Any service of more than three years of a six-year term counts as a full term.
  • Exemption and ratification: The limits do not apply to people who served before the 118th Congress. The amendment must be ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years.

Bill Overview

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Term limits for Congress members

This bill would propose a constitutional amendment to cap time in Congress. House members could serve up to six two-year terms (12 years). Senators could serve up to two six-year terms (12 years). Serving more than one year in a House term, or more than three years in a Senate term, would count as a full term. It would not apply to anyone who served before the 118th Congress. It would take effect only if two-thirds of Congress propose it and three-fourths of states ratify within seven years.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fitzpatrick

PA • R

Cosponsors

  • Khanna

    CA • D

    Sponsored 1/3/2025

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