U.S. Term Limits

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In 2020, former Democratic Pennsylvania Gov. Ed Rendell and then-Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey came together across party lines to make the case for congressional term limits. Six years later, that agreement extends well beyond these two leaders.

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Congress rewards time and seniority, which can leave members spending years climbing the ladder before reaching positions of real influence. Term limits are an institutional reform and would help change that structure and help members not lose touch with what they came to do in the first place.

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America’s challenges come from every corner of the country and every part of daily life. Term limits would create more opportunities for people with firsthand experience in fields like education, agriculture, health care, small business, and the trades to bring that perspective to Congress.

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Ronald Reagan said this in 1966 while arguing for two-term limits for California governors. You shouldn’t need a lifetime in office to leave a legacy of public service. For lawmakers focused on getting things done, a few terms can be plenty of time. Should Congress have term limits too?

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“If you limit the terms of those that serve, they will do the right thing as opposed to whatever it takes to get reelected.” — Gary Johnson, former New Mexico Governor & two-time Libertarian presidential nominee Would term limits help members of Congress better focus on governing?

Thomas Sowell is an economist and author who has written extensively about government, and political incentives. He believed that a career in Congress was not meant to last a lifetime. Term limits address the real problem one that is a structural issue.

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Congress was meant to be public service, not a permanent way of life. But when there is no limit on terms, the perks and privileges of Washington can become part of the routine, and some lawmakers retire in spirit long before leaving office. Term limits help keep service temporary and accountable.

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Today is International Day of Democracy. Thomas Jefferson proposed regular rotation in Congress in 1776 because he understood the danger of staying in office too long. Congressional term limits carry that principle forward by helping keep power moving and public service temporary.

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The issue isn’t always individual politicians. It’s a system that rewards staying in Washington longer and longer. Over time, that can create distance between lawmakers and the communities they serve. Term limits help restore the idea that public service should be temporary.

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A new Tag Team Champion for Term Limits! 🏆 Thank you, State Rep. Rey Martinez for signing the U.S. Term Limits Pledge. Together, we are champions for term limits! And a special thanks to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs "Kane" for making this event possible.

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A new Tag Team Champion for Term Limits! 🏆 Thank you, State Rep. Soo Hong for signing the U.S. Term Limits Pledge. Together, we are champions for term limits! And a special thanks to Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs "Kane" for making this event possible.

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