1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

I urge you to oppose HJR29, which would amend the Constitution to allow presidents to serve three terms instead of the current two-term limit. This proposal fundamentally undermines the safeguards against executive power concentration that Americans have relied on since 1951. The Twenty-Second Amendment was ratified specifically to prevent the accumulation of excessive presidential power and ensure democratic accountability through regular transitions of leadership. HJR29 would allow a president to serve up to twelve years, dramatically expanding executive influence over judicial appointments, administrative agencies, and foreign policy. This concentration of power in a single individual for over a decade threatens the careful balance among our three branches of government. The timing and motivation behind this amendment raise serious concerns about whether it serves as neutral governance reform or benefits specific individuals. Constitutional amendments should establish enduring principles that transcend any particular political moment or person. Weakening presidential term limits moves our system in the wrong direction at a time when protecting democratic institutions requires strengthening, not loosening, the guardrails against authoritarian tendencies. The original two-term tradition, honored from George Washington through Franklin Roosevelt and then codified constitutionally, reflects wisdom about human nature and power. Even with the amendment's prohibition on three consecutive terms, the possibility of twelve total years in office creates opportunities for entrenchment that our founders sought to prevent. I ask you to publicly oppose HJR29 and work to ensure it does not advance through Congress. Presidential term limits represent a cornerstone of American democracy, and any attempt to extend them deserves the strongest resistance. Our Constitution should make it harder, not easier, for any individual to maintain prolonged control over executive power. The two-term limit has served our nation well for over seventy years. There is no compelling reason to change it now.