Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
What this could mean for your district
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to establish term limits for members of Congress, allowing two terms for Senators and three terms for House Representatives. • If enacted, it may lead to increased turnover among elected officials, potentially bringing new perspectives to local governance. • Local representatives could face pressure to address constituents' needs more urgently, knowing their time in office is limited. • The amendment could influence local political dynamics, as new candidates may emerge to fill vacated positions. • Voter engagement may increase as constituents become more aware of term limits and their implications. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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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.
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