Term Limits for Congress

Term limits for Congress refer to restrictions on how long members can serve in the House of Representatives and the Senate. These limits mean a person can hold their congressional seat only for a specified number of terms or years before they are required to step down. The goal is to promote fresh ideas, prevent career entrenchment, and increase accountability. Currently, there are no federal term limits; members can run for election unlimited times. Some states or proposals advocate for imposing limits at the federal level, but this would require constitutional changes or new legislation.