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- H.R.5140
H.R.5140: Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 31, 2021
- Latest Major Action Nov. 1, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 31, 2021
Bill Summary
Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2021 This bill establishes staggered, 18-year terms for Supreme Court Justices and limits the Senate's advice and consent authority in relation to the appointment of Justices. Specifically, the bill requires the President to appoint a Supreme Court Justice every two years. If the appointment of a Justice would result in more than nine Justices on the Court, then the nine most junior...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 1, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 31, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) |