Rep. Ralph Norman of South Carolina Files Resolution to Term Limit Congress
U.S. Term Limits (USTL) applauds Representative Ralph Norman of South Carolina for sponsoring House Joint Resolution 12 (HJR12). The proposal for a constitutional amendment, once approved by Congress and ratified by the states, would limit U.S. representatives to three terms, or 6 years, and U.S. senators to two terms, or 12 years.
There are 29 representatives listed on the resolution. The number of sponsors is expected to more than triple as U.S. Term Limits has secured pledges from more than 140 members of the 119th Congress.
HJR12 is being spearheaded by the nonpartisan, nonprofit U.S. Term Limits and is aimed at creating regular open seats thereby increasing the diversity of views and experiences represented in Congress.
“For too long, Congress has been dominated by career politicians who have lost touch with the needs and concerns of their constituents,” said Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term limits. “Term limits will ensure that fresh ideas and new perspectives are brought to the table, and that elected officials remain accountable to the American people.”
Blumel praised the resolution, calling it “a vital step towards restoring citizen-government in our nation’s capital.”
The proposed amendment would not retroactively apply to current members of Congress. The clock would start ticking for the entire Congress after ratification by the states. HJR12 heads to the Judiciary Committee for consideration. The proposed amendment would require ratification by two-thirds of the Congress and three-fourths of the states in order to become part of the Constitution.
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