House Joint Resolution 18
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 25, 2021
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
18
Congress
117
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
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting Representatives to three terms and Senators to two terms. Terms beginning before the ratification of this amendment do not count towards term limits.
January 25, 2021
03/05/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:44 PM