H.J.Res. 174 proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would establish term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. This means that justices would serve for a fixed number of years rather than for life, potentially allowing for more frequent turnover in the Court's membership.
Supporters of H.J.Res. 174 argue that term limits would enhance the democratic process by ensuring that the Supreme Court reflects contemporary values and perspectives. They believe it would prevent justices from serving beyond their effective years and promote a more dynamic judiciary.
Critics of H.J.Res. 174 claim that imposing term limits could undermine the independence of the judiciary and disrupt the continuity of legal precedent. They argue that life tenure is essential for justices to make impartial decisions without political pressure, and that term limits could lead to increased politicization of the Supreme Court.
The bill H.J.Res. 174, sponsored by Johnny Olszewski, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide for term limits for justices of the Supreme Court. An analysis of the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter reveals no direct industry overlaps. The top donor industries for the sponsor are Health Professionals and Retired individuals, contributing $120,000,000 and $37,500,000 respectively. The bill's subject matter, term limits for Supreme Court justices, does not directly impact these industries. Additionally, the lobbying activity in this bill's policy area does not indicate a conflict of interest as none of the lobbying entities are among the sponsor's top donors.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BAE, KIM & LEE, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $370,000 |
| MBK PARTNERS | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $150,000 |
| B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. | POLSINELLI PC | $70,000 |
| VECTOR | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| SOLUTION PHILIPPINES, LLC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $40,000 |
| AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION | $35,000 |
| D-WAVE GOVERNMENT, INC | THE MCKEON GROUP, INC. | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RSVP PROGRAM DIRECTORS | THE SUSQUEHANNA GROUP | $5,000 |
| STR8 CORPORATION | BRODY GROUP L.L.C. PUBLIC AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | WEST GULF MARITIME ASSOCIATION | undisclosed |
| CENTRAL ADMIXTURE PHARMACY SERVICES, INC. | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
| CARTRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| BLUE DIAMOND ATOMICS | NATURAL STATE CONSULTING AND STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| POPLICUS INCORPORATED DBA GOVINI | CHECKMATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| STRYDENT AUTONOMOUS TECHNOLOGIES | POTOMAC STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Johnny Olszewski, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
