New Bill Proposes Supreme Court Justice Term Limits
Representative Mike Levin, a California Democrat, has announced his co-sponsorship of the Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2025 (H.R. 1074), which proposes 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices. The bill would establish a regular appointment schedule, with a new justice nominated every two years, and allow senior justices to continue performing judicial duties. However, the legislation faces significant constitutional hurdles, as Article III of the Constitution suggests that term limits would require a constitutional amendment. Despite Democratic support, the bill is unlikely to pass due to Republican opposition and is seen more as a political statement reflecting dissatisfaction with the court’s current ideological balance.
John Q. Hosedrinker