EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
US lawmakers have introduced a new legislative bill proposing strict 18-year term limits for Supreme Court justices to reform the judiciary.
Democrats propose 18-year Supreme Court terms, while mandatory retirement at 75 remains a separate reform idea. ⚖️📜
- Democratic senators introduced legislation in July 2026 proposing 18-year periods of active service for Supreme Court justices, with new appointments every two years. Justices would retain limited duties afterward. Supporters believe regular appointments could reduce political uncertainty and modernize the court. A mandatory retirement age of 75 is not included in this legislation.