DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 174· House(119-HJRES-174)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court.

Rep. Olszewski
Age: 44 years
Maryland
Introduced
5/4/2026
Last activity
5/4/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Johnny Olszewski
Cosponsors
Democrat - 6Republican - 0
Law
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment aims to establish term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. Under this proposal, a justice's tenure in office may not exceed 18 years. For any justice currently serving at the time of ratification who has already served 18 years or more, their term will be terminated. If the affected justice is the Chief Justice, the position must be filled according to the law.

Yes

  • Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2

    The bill introduces regular turnover in the Supreme Court through mandatory term limits.

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+1

    The bill alters the judicial landscape by establishing fixed tenures for Supreme Court justices.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.