A growing national movement seeks to establish congressional term limits, with U.S. Term Limits declaring February 27th as National Term Limits Day. Drawing parallels to the 22nd Amendment that restricts presidential terms, the organization aims to spark nationwide dialogue about reforming legislative service.
Recent polling indicates overwhelming public support, with 87% of Americans across political spectrums endorsing congressional term limits. This broad consensus suggests a rare moment of national agreement in an often-divided political landscape.
The organization is encouraging citizen activism, inviting supporters to engage through public demonstrations, social media campaigns, and direct outreach to state legislators. Nine states, including Florida, Alabama, and Missouri, have already initiated steps toward calling a constitutional convention to propose a term limits amendment.
By potentially bypassing congressional approval through a state-led convention, the movement could fundamentally reshape legislative service. Proponents argue that term limits would reinvigorate representative democracy by preventing career politicians and encouraging fresh perspectives in government.
The campaign represents a significant grassroots effort to implement structural political reforms, challenging the current system of unlimited congressional service and reflecting growing public frustration with established political institutions.
