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Many Americans are concerned about the age of members of Congress, with the current Congress being the oldest on average in at least the past 20 years. Recent polls indicate a strong preference for age limits. A considerable 72% of voters support setting a maximum age limit for Congress members. These sentiments reflect a concerns about the effectiveness of older lawmakers.

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Mandatory Retirement Age for Congress

A BILL:

To establish a mandatory retirement age for members of Congress.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the “Congressional Retirement Age Act of 2025.”

SECTION 2. MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE.

(a) Retirement Age Requirement.

Effective January 1, 2027, any individual serving as a member of the United States Senate or House of Representatives shall be required to retire upon reaching the age of 65.

 (b) Transition Provisions.

(1) Any member of Congress who reaches the age of 65 prior to January 1, 2027, shall be required to retire at the end of their current term.

(2) Any member of Congress who reaches the age of 65 after January 1, 2027, shall be required to retire immediately upon reaching the age of 65.

SECTION 3. REELECTION RESTRICTIONS.

(a) Prohibition on Reelection.

No individual may run for reelection to the United States Senate or House of Representatives if they will reach the mandatory retirement age of 65 before the end of the term for which they are running.

SECTION 4. EXCEPTIONS AND SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.

(a) Medical Exceptions.

In cases where a member of Congress is deemed physically and mentally fit to continue serving, a special committee shall review and may grant an extension of service for a period not exceeding one year, subject to annual review.

 (b) National Emergency.

In the event of a declared national emergency, the mandatory retirement age may be temporarily suspended by a joint resolution of Congress.

SECTION 5. IMPLEMENTATION AND ENFORCEMENT.

The Office of Personnel Management shall be responsible for implementing and enforcing the provisions of this Act.