A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

1/10/2025, 1:25 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 119 SJRes 1, also known as a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, aims to address the issue of term limits for members of Congress.

The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. This means that once a Member of Congress has served a certain number of terms, they would be ineligible to run for re-election.

The purpose of this amendment is to prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time, and to promote turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Supporters of term limits argue that it would help prevent corruption and promote accountability among elected officials. However, opponents of term limits argue that they could potentially limit the ability of experienced and effective lawmakers to continue serving in Congress. They also argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise in Congress. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 1 is a proposal to amend the Constitution in order to limit the number of terms that Members of Congress may serve. It is a controversial issue with valid arguments on both sides, and it will be up to Congress and the American people to decide whether or not to support this amendment.
Congress
119

Number
SJRES - 1

Introduced on
2025-01-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/7/2025

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 the Judiciary.
Bill 119 SJRes 1, also known as a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, aims to address the issue of term limits for members of Congress.

The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. This means that once a Member of Congress has served a certain number of terms, they would be ineligible to run for re-election.

The purpose of this amendment is to prevent career politicians from holding onto power for extended periods of time, and to promote turnover and fresh perspectives in Congress. Supporters of term limits argue that it would help prevent corruption and promote accountability among elected officials. However, opponents of term limits argue that they could potentially limit the ability of experienced and effective lawmakers to continue serving in Congress. They also argue that term limits could lead to a loss of institutional knowledge and expertise in Congress. Overall, Bill 119 SJRes 1 is a proposal to amend the Constitution in order to limit the number of terms that Members of Congress may serve. It is a controversial issue with valid arguments on both sides, and it will be up to Congress and the American people to decide whether or not to support this amendment.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

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Latest Action1/7/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.