Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of consecutive terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

# Congressional Term Limits Proposal Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This proposed constitutional amendment would limit how many consecutive terms members of Congress can serve. If passed, it would prevent senators and representatives from serving indefinitely and would require them to step down after reaching a certain tenure limit. Because this is a constitutional amendment proposal (not a regular law), it would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This amendment would apply to all current and future members of Congress—both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

It's currently in committee, meaning it hasn't advanced to a full vote in either chamber. The bill was introduced by Representative Seth Magaziner (D-Rhode Island). **Key Note** The bill text doesn't specify exactly how many terms would be allowed, which would need to be determined if the proposal moves forward. Term limits for Congress have been debated for decades, with supporters arguing it would reduce gridlock and increase fresh perspectives, while opponents contend it could weaken legislative experience and increase lobbyist influence.