Making application to the congress of the United States to call...
Making application to the congress of the United States to call a convention of the states to establish term limits for members of congress.
This bill, HCR5001, proposes to request the U.S. Congress to organize a convention of states specifically to set term limits for members of Congress. The idea is to limit how long individuals can serve in Congress, aiming to encourage more turnover and potentially bring new perspectives.
If passed, the bill would primarily affect current and future members of Congress. It could lead to a change in how long these individuals can serve, potentially resulting in more frequent elections and new faces in Congress.
Currently, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Federal and State Affairs. It has undergone several steps, including a hearing and a committee report. However, on March 19, 2025, the House Emergency Final Action did not adopt the bill by the required 2/3 majority. The bill received 81 votes in favor and 43 against, falling short of the needed votes to proceed.