Phillips Calls for Congressional Term Limits to Bring in Younger Lawmakers

Rep. Dean Phillips advocates for more "generational diversity" in Congress, saying the current median age of 65 in the Senate and 58 in the House is too high compared to the U.S. median age of 39.
He calls for term limits of 18 years total in Congress to encourage turnover and allow younger people to serve. Currently, some members stay 30-50 years.
Phillips says more young people are needed to address issues like AI and climate change that affect younger generations more.
He argues term limits would help lawmakers feel freer to vote their conscience vs. the party line, as they wouldn't face perpetual reelection pressure.
83% of voters favor congressional term limits in a recent survey, with little partisan difference. Critics argue it could increase lobbying influence.

Rep. Dean Phillips advocates for more "generational diversity" in Congress, saying the current median age of 65 in the Senate and 58 in the House is too high compared to the U.S. median age of 39.
He calls for term limits of 18 years total in Congress to encourage turnover and allow younger people to serve. Currently, some members stay 30-50 years.
Phillips says more young people are needed to address issues like AI and climate change that affect younger generations more.
He argues term limits would help lawmakers feel freer to vote their conscience vs. the party line, as they wouldn't face perpetual reelection pressure.
83% of voters favor congressional term limits in a recent survey, with little partisan difference. Critics argue it could increase lobbying influence.