U.S. Term Limits has appointed Dr. Ibraheem Samirah as its Virginia State Chair to lead efforts for congressional term limits in the state. The organization, described as the largest grassroots term limits advocacy group in the country, aims to pass term limits at all levels of government, with a particular focus on the U.S. Congress. Dr. Samirah, a former member of the Virginia House of Delegates, will work to ensure the Virginia legislature adopts a resolution calling for a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on Congress.
Dr. Samirah stated that the need for term limits is clear, citing polls showing over 80% of Americans support congressional term limits regardless of political affiliation. He argued that term limits would improve accountability, diversify Congress, and make government work better for all Americans by ending what he described as a system where serving in Congress has become a lifelong entitlement rather than public service. He emphasized that Virginia is ready to join other states advocating for this change to break the dysfunction seen in Washington, D.C.
Philip Blumel, President of U.S. Term Limits, expressed confidence that under Dr. Samirah's guidance, the term limits resolution would pass in Virginia. The organization's mission includes connecting term limits supporters with their legislators to advance this goal. More information about their advocacy can be found on their website at https://www.termlimits.com.
This appointment highlights a growing national movement to address perceived government stagnation through term limits, with implications for political accountability and legislative diversity. If successful, Virginia's support could influence broader constitutional changes, potentially reshaping congressional careers and reducing the influence of long-term incumbency. The effort reflects widespread public frustration with political entrenchment, as noted by Dr. Samirah, who pointed to daily dysfunction in Washington as a key driver for reform.
