TERM Act

1/22/2024, 8:00 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The TERM Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3320, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish term limits for members of Congress.

Under the provisions of the TERM Act, Senators would be limited to serving two terms, or a total of 12 years, while members of the House of Representatives would be limited to serving six terms, or a total of 12 years. This would apply to both current and future members of Congress.

Supporters of the TERM Act argue that implementing term limits would help to prevent career politicians from becoming entrenched in power and would encourage fresh perspectives and ideas in Congress. They believe that term limits would also help to reduce corruption and increase accountability among elected officials. Opponents of the TERM Act, however, argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and experience in Congress, as well as potentially limiting the ability of voters to choose their preferred candidates. They also argue that term limits could lead to increased turnover in Congress, which could disrupt the legislative process. Overall, the TERM Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of long-serving members of Congress. It remains to be seen whether this bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3320

Introduced on
2023-11-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

11/15/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
The TERM Act, also known as Bill 118 s 3320, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to establish term limits for members of Congress.

Under the provisions of the TERM Act, Senators would be limited to serving two terms, or a total of 12 years, while members of the House of Representatives would be limited to serving six terms, or a total of 12 years. This would apply to both current and future members of Congress.

Supporters of the TERM Act argue that implementing term limits would help to prevent career politicians from becoming entrenched in power and would encourage fresh perspectives and ideas in Congress. They believe that term limits would also help to reduce corruption and increase accountability among elected officials. Opponents of the TERM Act, however, argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and experience in Congress, as well as potentially limiting the ability of voters to choose their preferred candidates. They also argue that term limits could lead to increased turnover in Congress, which could disrupt the legislative process. Overall, the TERM Act is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of long-serving members of Congress. It remains to be seen whether this bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide that an individual may not serve as an employee in the executive branch for longer than 12 years, except for Presidential appointees, law enforcement officers, members of the military, and employees of the Department of Defense.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action11/15/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.