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US HJRes145
US HJRes145Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts.
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Introduced
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the terms of office of the judges of the Supreme Court and inferior courts.
AI Summary
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to establish term limits for federal judges. Currently, judges, including those on the Supreme Court and other federal courts (referred to as "inferior courts"), hold their positions for life, as long as they exhibit "good behavior." This resolution would change that by requiring all new judges appointed after the amendment is ratified to serve for a fixed term of 20 years. Furthermore, it specifies that once a judge has completed a 20-year term, they would not be eligible to be reappointed to the same court. This proposal aims to address concerns about the longevity of judicial service and potentially increase the frequency of judicial appointments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/145/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hjres145/BILLS-119hjres145ih.pdf |
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