SJRES. 1In Committee
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
A constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress by barring Senate service after two terms and House service after three terms, subject to state ratification within seven years
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
A constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Members of Congress by barring Senate service after two terms and House service after three terms, subject to state ratification within seven years
Key points
- Establish congressional term limits
- Require state ratification within seven years
- Prohibit Senate service
- Prohibit House service
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-07 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressCongressional electionsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsHouse of RepresentativesMembers of CongressSenate