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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
12/30/2022, 7:48 AM
Summary of Bill HJRES 66
Bill 117 hjres 66, also known as the Term Limits Amendment, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would limit the number of terms a Member of Congress may serve. The bill aims to address concerns about career politicians and the need for fresh perspectives in government.
If passed, the Term Limits Amendment would restrict Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. This would apply to both current and future members of Congress, with the goal of promoting turnover and preventing individuals from holding onto power for extended periods of time.
Supporters of the bill argue that implementing term limits would help prevent corruption, increase accountability, and encourage a more diverse range of voices in government. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential loss of experienced lawmakers and the impact on the legislative process. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 66 presents a significant proposal to change the structure of Congress and could have far-reaching implications for the future of American politics. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and the debates surrounding it in the coming months.
If passed, the Term Limits Amendment would restrict Members of Congress to serving a maximum of three terms in the House of Representatives and two terms in the Senate. This would apply to both current and future members of Congress, with the goal of promoting turnover and preventing individuals from holding onto power for extended periods of time.
Supporters of the bill argue that implementing term limits would help prevent corruption, increase accountability, and encourage a more diverse range of voices in government. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential loss of experienced lawmakers and the impact on the legislative process. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 66 presents a significant proposal to change the structure of Congress and could have far-reaching implications for the future of American politics. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill and the debates surrounding it in the coming months.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 66
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Members of the House of Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. The term limits do not apply to any person serving a term as a Member of Congress on the date the amendment is ratified.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 66
Bill HJRES 66 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 18, 2021. Bill HJRES 66 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 18, 2021. Bill HJRES 66's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 66
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 66
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional elections
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- House of Representatives
- Members of Congress
- Senate
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 66
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 66
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