Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
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Introduced on January 7, 2025 by Rafael Edward Cruz
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Introduced on January 7, 2025 by Rafael Edward Cruz
This measure would change the Constitution to set term limits for Congress. It says a person could serve up to two terms in the Senate and up to three terms in the House. After that, they could not run or be appointed to that chamber again .
It would only take effect if enough states approve it. The proposal must be ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years of being sent to the states .
| Key point | What it means |
|---|---|
| Who is affected | Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives |
| What changes | Limit of 2 Senate terms; limit of 3 House terms; no more service in that chamber after hitting the limit |
| When it applies | Only if three-fourths of states ratify it within 7 years of submission |