Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to limit the tenure of Supreme Court justices to a maximum of 18 years. It would apply to all current justices, terminating their terms if they have already served 18 years or more, and would require the Chief Justice to be replaced according to existing laws if their term ends. The amendment aims to address concerns about judicial longevity by establishing a fixed term for all justices on the nation's highest court.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 4, 2026
Last action May 4, 2026
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May 4, 2026
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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