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Term Limits for Supreme Court Justices Proposed, Faces Hurdles

12/13/2025

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H.R. 1074 would establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to create a regular appointment schedule, sponsored by Representative Mike Levin.
Levin aims to address Democratic dissatisfaction with the Court's conservative majority.
Constitutional hurdles exist, as Article III indicates term limits would require a constitutional amendment.
The bill has not received a hearing or vote in the House Judiciary Committee and lacks bipartisan support, making passage unlikely.

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H.R. 1074 would establish 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to create a regular appointment schedule, sponsored by Representative Mike Levin.
Levin aims to address Democratic dissatisfaction with the Court's conservative majority.
Constitutional hurdles exist, as Article III indicates term limits would require a constitutional amendment.
The bill has not received a hearing or vote in the House Judiciary Committee and lacks bipartisan support, making passage unlikely.