This bill would fundamentally change how Supreme Court justices serve by establishing 18-year term limits for all justices instead of lifetime appointments. Under the legislation, the President would nominate one justice every two years during odd-numbered years following presidential elections, with the Senate required to confirm or reject nominees within 90 days. Current justices serving when the law takes effect would gradually retire in the order of their seniority as new justices are appointed, ensuring a steady transition rather than immediate changes. Retired justices could still temporarily fill vacancies if needed through a random selection process chosen by the Chief Justice. The bill affects all current and future Supreme Court justices and would require a constitutional amendment to implement, though the legislation itself does not include that amendment process.
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