Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 3, 2017Congress
H.J.Res. 7
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the number of years an individual may serve as a Member of Congress.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2017)
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the total period an individual may serve as a Member of Congress to 12 years.
What just happenedJan 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-8](R-PA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2017
- Jan 11, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House