Delaware has a new champion for congressional term limits. Dr. Mike Katz, a pediatric critical care anesthesiologist and former state senator, has been appointed as the Delaware State Chair for U.S. Term Limits, a national grassroots advocacy organization dedicated to reforming congressional service structures.
Katz's appointment comes at a critical time when public sentiment strongly supports limiting congressional tenure. A 2023 RMG Research Poll revealed that 81% of Delaware voters endorse congressional term limits, indicating a rare bipartisan consensus on political reform. As the new state chair, Katz aims to leverage this widespread support to push for legislative action.
With extensive political and medical leadership experience, Katz brings a unique perspective to the term limits movement. Having served in the Delaware State Senate and run as an independent U.S. Senate candidate in 2024, he understands the complexities of political service. His perspective is that congressional positions have transformed from public service into perceived lifetime entitlements, potentially hindering governmental effectiveness and accountability.
Katz's professional background is equally impressive. A Georgetown-educated physician with leadership roles in medical associations, he has consistently demonstrated commitment to systemic improvement. His legislative achievements include establishing the Delaware Health Information Network, implementing comprehensive lobby reform, and developing tax policies to support business development.
The term limits initiative seeks to address growing public frustration with prolonged congressional tenures. By advocating for limits on service duration, proponents like Katz argue that the approach could introduce more diverse perspectives, reduce entrenched political interests, and reinvigorate democratic representation.
U.S. Term Limits, the organization spearheading this national movement, views Katz's appointment as a strategic advancement. Philip Blumel, the organization's president, expressed confidence that Katz's leadership would be instrumental in passing a term limits resolution in Delaware.
As the movement gains momentum, Katz represents a growing sentiment that congressional service should be a temporary commitment to public welfare, not a permanent career path. His appointment signals a potentially transformative moment in Delaware's political landscape and could inspire similar movements nationwide.
