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Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment.

3/4/2025, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 171

Bill 119 H.Res. 171, also known as the Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The Twenty-second Amendment to the United States Constitution limits the number of terms a President can serve to two terms, or a maximum of eight years in office.

This bill aims to reaffirm the importance of this amendment and the principles of term limits for the President of the United States. It emphasizes the need for a peaceful transition of power and the importance of preventing any one individual from holding the highest office in the country for an extended period of time.

The bill does not propose any changes to the Twenty-second Amendment itself, but rather serves as a symbolic gesture to remind the American people and elected officials of the importance of term limits and the democratic principles they uphold. Overall, Bill 119 H.Res. 171 seeks to reaffirm the values of democracy and the importance of limiting the power of any one individual in the highest office in the land. It is a non-partisan piece of legislation that aims to uphold the principles of the US Constitution and ensure a fair and democratic political system.

Congressional Summary of HRES 171

This resolution reaffirms that the Twenty-Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (1) applies to two terms in the aggregate as President of the United States, and (2) prohibits President Trump from running for another term as President.

Current Status of Bill HRES 171

Bill HRES 171 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since February 27, 2025. Bill HRES 171 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HRES 171's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 171

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
3
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 HRES 171

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 171

Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment.
Reaffirming the Twenty-second Amendment.

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