What does Preamble of Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act do?

This bill aims to restrict Members of Congress from holding committee chair or ranking minority member positions. The restriction applies after a Member has served 12 years in either the House or the Senate. The bill is referred to the Committee on House Administration, and additionally to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act.

What does RESTRICTIONS ON MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AFTER CERTAIN PERIOD OF of Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act do?

This section restricts benefits for Members of Congress who have served 12 or more cumulative years in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. The restrictions apply once a Member reaches 12 years of service in their respective House. Covered benefits include compensation payments and serving as a committee chair, ranking minority member, or in a leadership position. House or Senate leadership positions are specifically defined, including heads of offices with appropriations under 'House Leadership Offices' and key Senate leadership roles. This section is considered an exercise of the rulemaking power of each House and is deemed part of their rules, superseding other rules only to the extent of inconsistency. Each House retains the constitutional right to change these rules. The prohibition outlined in this section applies to the One Hundred Twenty-First Congress and each succeeding Congress.

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Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay and Power Act

Last updated: 6/9/2026 · Introduced: 6/9/2026

Author: Chip Roy (R-TX)

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This bill limits Members of Congress from holding committee chair or ranking minority member positions after serving 12 cumulative years in either the House or the Senate.
After 12 years of service, Members of Congress will face restrictions on compensation and are prohibited from serving in committee chair, ranking minority member, or leadership positions.
The bill defines specific House and Senate leadership roles that are subject to these restrictions, while preserving each House's authority to modify its rules.

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