A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

# Congressional Term Limits Amendment Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would limit how long members of Congress can serve. If passed and ratified, senators would be limited to two terms (12 years) and House representatives to three terms (6 years). Currently, there are no term limits for either chamber, meaning members can serve indefinitely as long as voters re-elect them. **Who It Affects and How It Works** The proposal would affect all current and future members of Congress. To become law, the amendment would need approval from two-thirds of both the Senate and House, then ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years. This is a high bar—constitutional amendments are intentionally difficult to pass.

The amendment's sponsor is Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX). **Current Status** The resolution is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. Term limits for Congress have been proposed many times throughout U.S. history but have never been adopted. Supporters argue term limits would reduce incumbent advantages and encourage fresh perspectives, while opponents contend they would undermine voter choice and reduce experienced legislators.