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H.J.Res. 12 · 119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

In committee

What this could mean for your district

CA-16
NEUTRAL

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for members of Congress, specifically two terms for Senators and three terms for Representatives. • If enacted, it may lead to more frequent turnover in congressional representation, potentially bringing in new perspectives. • Local constituents could see changes in the priorities and focus of their elected officials as new members take office. • The amendment could influence campaign dynamics, as incumbents may have less time to build seniority and influence. • It may affect local advocacy efforts, as new representatives may prioritize different issues or approaches. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.

Updated: 1/13/2026

Bill details

Introduced: 1/6/2025
Current status: In committee
Bill ID: 119hjres12
Latest official action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Bill overview

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Introduced in House

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution establishing term limits for individuals serving in the Senate and the House of Representatives. The proposed amendment makes an individual who has served two terms in the Senate ineligible for appointment or election to the Senate and an individual who has served three terms as a Member of the House of Representatives ineligible for election to the House of Representatives. The joint resolution provides that the amendment shall be valid when ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states within seven years after the date of its submission for ratification. Under Article V of the Constitution, both chambers of Congress may propose an amendment by a vote of two-thirds of all Members present for such vote. A proposed amendment must be ratified by the states as prescribed in Article V and as specified by Congress.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 1/6/2025

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