U.S. Term Limits has announced the appointment of Dan Frei as Nebraska State Chair for the organization, marking a strategic move in the national campaign for congressional term limits. Frei brings extensive experience from both private and public sectors to this leadership role, with a particular focus on addressing what he describes as dysfunction in Washington, D.C. through institutional reform.
Frei emphasized the broad public consensus supporting term limits, citing polling data indicating over 80% of Americans across political affiliations favor congressional term limits. "Now more than ever before, the need for term limits is crystal clear," Frei stated. "Polls show that the one issue that unites all Americans regardless of political affiliation is the need for congressional term limits." This statistical backing provides significant momentum for the organization's efforts in Nebraska and nationally.
The newly appointed state chair criticized the current congressional system, noting that "for many, serving in Congress has become a lifelong entitlement rather than a public service." Frei argued that implementing term limits would enhance governmental accountability and improve functionality for all citizens. His immediate objective involves working with the U.S. Term Limits team to secure passage of a resolution in the Nebraska legislature calling for congressional term limits, which could influence national policy discussions.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in Frei's leadership, stating, "We are honored to have Dan leading our efforts in Nebraska to pass term limits for Congress. Under his guidance, I am confident we will get our term limits resolution passed in Nebraska." The organization, described as the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, focuses on connecting supporters with legislators and advancing term limits at various governmental levels, with particular emphasis on the U.S. Congress. Additional information about their mission is available at https://terminits.org.
Frei's background includes over three decades in the Business Technology industry, where he developed expertise in team building and growth-oriented leadership. His political experience features service on both Douglas County and Nebraska Republican Party central committees, along with congressional primary campaigns in 2014 and 2024. These campaigns demonstrated his commitment to challenging established incumbents, aligning with his advocacy for regular political turnover through term limits.
The appointment signals intensified efforts in Nebraska as part of a broader national movement. With high public support statistics and growing frustration with political stagnation, term limits advocacy represents one of the few issues with substantial bipartisan appeal. Successful passage of a resolution in Nebraska could encourage similar actions in other state legislatures, potentially creating momentum for constitutional amendments or federal legislation.
For Nebraska residents and political observers, Frei's leadership may translate into increased visibility for term limits discussions within state political circles. The organization's strategy of working through state legislatures to pressure federal change follows historical precedents for constitutional amendments. As debates about governmental reform continue nationally, Nebraska's position on this issue could influence broader political conversations about congressional accountability and institutional change.
