S. 3320 — Introduced in Senate

II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3320 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 15, 2023Mr. Marshall (for himself and Mr. Schmitt) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs A BILL To provide that an individual may not serve as an employee in the executive branch for longer than 12 years, except for Presidential appointees, law enforcement officers, members of the military, and employees of the Department of Defense. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tenure Evaluation and Rotation Mandate Act or the TERM Act. 2. Limitation on term of service in the executive branch (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency means an agency, establishment, office, or other appointing authority in the executive branch of the Government of the United States. (2) Position The term position— (A) means a position as an employee of an agency; and (B) does not include— (i) a position for which appointment is made by the President; (ii) a position as a law enforcement officer; (iii) a position as a member of an Armed Force; or (iv) a position in the civil service in the Department of Defense. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, an individual may not serve for a total of more than 12 years in 1 or more positions. (c) Application to current employees (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), an individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions may not serve in a position on or after the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Rule for separation from service An individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions and who separates from service before the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act may not serve in a position on or after the date on which the individual has served in a position for a total of not less than 12 years.