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Rep. Olszewski Proposes 18-Year Term Limits for Supreme Court

5/5/2026

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U.S. Representative Johnny Olszewski introduced the Reform of Bench Eligibility (ROBE) Act to set an 18-year term for Supreme Court justices.
The bill would apply the limit to current justices and provide transition rules.
Olszewski said recent rulings overturning precedents and judges attending White House events eroded confidence.
He pointed to the Court’s limitation of the Voting Rights Act in a Louisiana redistricting case as a reform driver.

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U.S. Representative Johnny Olszewski introduced the Reform of Bench Eligibility (ROBE) Act to set an 18-year term for Supreme Court justices.
The bill would apply the limit to current justices and provide transition rules.
Olszewski said recent rulings overturning precedents and judges attending White House events eroded confidence.
He pointed to the Court’s limitation of the Voting Rights Act in a Louisiana redistricting case as a reform driver.