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Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4423

Bill 118 hr 4423, also known as the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2023, aims to implement term limits for Supreme Court justices and establish a regular appointment schedule for new justices.

Under this bill, Supreme Court justices would be limited to serving 18-year terms, after which they would be required to step down from the bench. This is intended to prevent justices from serving for an extended period of time, ensuring that new perspectives and ideas are regularly brought to the Court.

Additionally, the bill establishes a regular appointment schedule, with a new justice being appointed every two years. This would help to prevent vacancies on the Court from lingering for extended periods of time, ensuring that the Court remains fully staffed and able to effectively carry out its duties. Overall, the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2023 seeks to promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency within the Supreme Court, while also ensuring that the Court remains responsive to the changing needs and values of the American people.

Current Status of Bill HR 4423

Bill HR 4423 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2023. Bill HR 4423 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2023.  Bill HR 4423's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 30, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4423

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4423

Primary Policy Focus

Law

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