congressional term limits; convention
Overview: HCR 2041, a concurrent resolution, was introduced on January 23, 2025, and has been PASSED.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of HCR 2041 is to call for a convention of st
Overview: HCR 2041, a concurrent resolution, was introduced on January 23, 2025, and has been PASSED.Purpose and Intent: The main goal of HCR 2041 is to call for a convention of st
Overview: HCR 2041, a concurrent resolution, was introduced on January 23, 2025, and has been PASSED.
Purpose and Intent: The main goal of HCR 2041 is to call for a convention of states to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for members of the U.S. Congress.
Key Provisions:
- Calls for a convention of states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose an amendment that would limit the number of terms that members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate can serve.
- Specifies that the proposed amendment should limit members of the U.S. House of Representatives to a maximum of six terms (12 years) and members of the U.S. Senate to a maximum of two terms (12 years).
Affected Parties and Impacts: This resolution would affect current and future members of the U.S. Congress, as well as the electorate, by potentially limiting the number of terms they can serve.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: HCR 2041 has been PASSED, indicating that the legislative process has been completed.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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