Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States...
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.
This bill, HJR174, aims to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would introduce term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. If passed, it would limit the tenure of Supreme Court justices, ensuring they serve a set number of years before needing to step down or be replaced.
This measure would affect the nine Supreme Court justices and future justices appointed to the Court. By setting term limits, the bill intends to ensure that the Court remains dynamic and reflective of changing societal values, while also preventing any one justice from holding the position indefinitely.
The bill was introduced on May 4, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. Currently, it is in its initial stages, and further action will depend on the committee's review and recommendations. The journey of this bill includes being introduced in the House and referred to a relevant committee, where it will be examined, possibly debated, and possibly amended before any vote takes place.
