Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 12) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

House Resolution

H.Res. 801

119th Congress

Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 12) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Anna Paulina Luna

R - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Congress

Summary

Procedural resolution to bring H.J.Res. 12, a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits, to the House floor for immediate consideration. Provides one hour of debate equally divided between Judiciary Committee leadership.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

Procedural resolution to bring H.J.Res. 12, a constitutional amendment for congressional term limits, to the House floor for immediate consideration. Provides one hour of debate equally divided between Judiciary Committee leadership.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Provides House floor consideration of term limits amendment
References H.J.Res. 12 constitutional amendment
Allocates one hour debate split between party leaders
Waives certain procedural rules for consideration
Requires simple majority for adoption

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Would enable House vote on constitutional term limits for Congress. If underlying amendment passed both chambers and was ratified by states, would limit how long members can serve. Procedural step toward major constitutional change.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Congress

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

801, 119th Congress (2025). "Providing for the consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 12) proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-801