H.J.Res. 145 proposes a constitutional amendment that would fundamentally change how federal judges, including Supreme Court justices, serve in office. Currently, federal judges serve for life "during good behavior," but this amendment would limit them to a single 20-year term, after which they could not be reappointed to the same court. The proposal would apply only to judges appointed after the amendment is ratified, meaning sitting judges would not be affected. Like all constitutional amendments, this resolution would require approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become law. The bill was introduced in January 2026 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
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