Bill · H.R. 1074· House(119-HR-1074)
Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/6/2025
- Last activity
- 2/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Ro Khanna
- Cosponsors
- - 8 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2025," establishes a new process for Supreme Court appointments. It mandates that the President nominate and the Senate appoint one Justice during the first and third years following a Presidential election. Justices are deemed retired from regular active service after serving 18 years. The bill creates a "Senior Justice" status for those who have retired, allowing them to perform judicial duties if assigned. Additionally, it includes a provision where the Senate is deemed to have waived its advice and consent authority if it does not act on a nominee within 120 days.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill limits Senate oversight by implementing a 120-day waiver of advice and consent authority.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The bill creates a predictable, regular schedule for Supreme Court appointments.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Regular Appointment Intervals: The President shall nominate and the Senate shall appoint one Justice during the first and third years after a Presidential election (Section 2(a)). This establishes a regular schedule for new appointments.
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Utilization of Experienced Jurists: Retired Justices may be designated as "Senior Justices" and continue to perform judicial duties they are willing and able to undertake (Section 3, amending Section 294).
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Filling Vacancies Quickly: In the event of a vacancy due to death, disability, or removal, a Senior Justice can be assigned to serve until a new appointment is made (Section 3, amending Section 294(e)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Mandatory Retirement from Active Service: A Justice shall be deemed retired from regular active service after serving 18 years (Section 2(b)).
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Reduced Senate Oversight: If the Senate does not exercise its advice and consent authority within 120 days of a nomination, the Senate is deemed to have waived that authority and the nominee is seated (Section 2(a), Section 9).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+2
- 2/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Donald BeyerDemocrat · Virginia
Sean CastenDemocrat · Illinois
Daniel GoldmanDemocrat · New York
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Ilhan OmarDemocrat · Minnesota
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Juan VargasDemocrat · California