House Joint Resolution 7
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7
Congress
115
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years.
January 3, 2017
01/11/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
01/03/2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/03/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:40 PM