Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act
This bill, known as the Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act, restricts members of Congress who have served 12 or more cumulative years from receiving their regular salary and holding high-ranking leadership positions. Specifically, after reaching the 12-year mark, a member would no longer be eligible for their standard pay or roles such as committee chair, ranking minority member, or top leadership posts like Majority Leader or President pro Tempore. The law applies to all current and future members of the House and Senate, including delegates, and takes effect immediately for the 121st Congress. By limiting both compensation and influence for long-serving legislators, the bill aims to reduce the entrenchment of career politicians in power.
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Introduced Jun 9, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Chip Roy
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