House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Democrats

House GOP Considering Term Limits on Committee Leaders, Frustrating Senior Democrats
In an image pulled from video, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) speaks on the House floor during debate on the Democrats' expansive social and environmental bill at the Capitol in Washington on Nov. 18, 2021. House Television via AP
Joseph Lord
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A proposal by House Republicans to impose term limits on committee leadership assignments is frustrating senior Democrats, many of whom could be forced out of their positions if the plan is successful.

The GOP plan, first reported on April 18 by Punchbowl News, would limit committee leaders from both parties to three terms in their positions if Republicans take back the House in the upcoming midterm elections, which they are expected to do.