Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act of 2025

This bill would fundamentally change how Supreme Court Justices are selected and serve. It would require the President to appoint a new Justice every two years, with each Justice serving a fixed 18-year term before transitioning to senior status. Currently, Justices serve lifetime appointments with no mandatory retirement age.

The bill would also modify the Senate's role in confirming Justices. If the Senate does not vote on a nominee within 120 days, the appointment would proceed without Senate approval. The bill includes a transition provision: current Justices serving before the law takes effect would not be subject to the new term limits or retirement requirements, and would not count toward the regular appointment schedule.

If the bill were enacted, it would create a more predictable appointment process with a Justice retiring or moving to senior status every two years. However, the bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House.