U.S. Term Limits has appointed Dan Frei as its Nebraska State Chair, signaling intensified efforts to advance congressional term limits legislation in the state. The organization, described as the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, aims to leverage Frei's experience to push for a state resolution supporting federal term limits.
Frei emphasized the broad public support for term limits, citing polling data showing over 80% of Americans across political affiliations favor congressional term limits. "Now more than ever before, the need for term limits is crystal clear," Frei stated. He argued that congressional service has transformed from public service to "a lifelong entitlement" in many cases, and that term limits would enhance accountability and improve government functionality.
The appointment carries significance as term limits advocacy gains momentum nationally. Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence in Frei's leadership, stating, "Under his guidance, I am confident we will get our term limits resolution passed in Nebraska." The organization focuses on connecting supporters with legislators and advancing term limits at various government levels, with particular emphasis on the U.S. Congress.
Frei brings both private sector experience and political background to the role, having served on Republican Party committees in Douglas County and Nebraska. His previous congressional campaigns, including a 2014 primary challenge against an eight-term incumbent and a 2024 run against a four-term incumbent, demonstrate his engagement with electoral politics. These experiences inform his advocacy for what he describes as "citizen legislators" rather than career politicians.
The push for term limits reflects broader concerns about governmental effectiveness and representation. Proponents argue that limiting congressional tenure would reduce entrenched power dynamics and encourage fresh perspectives in legislative bodies. With U.S. Term Limits maintaining an online presence at https://terminits.org, the organization continues to coordinate national efforts while pursuing state-level strategies like the Nebraska initiative.
As state legislatures increasingly consider term limits resolutions, Nebraska's movement under Frei's leadership could influence similar efforts elsewhere. The appointment underscores how term limits have evolved from niche political reform to mainstream bipartisan issue, with advocacy groups mobilizing supporters through coordinated state campaigns. The outcome in Nebraska may serve as a bellwether for term limits advocacy's viability in other states considering similar measures.
