S.J.Res. 107 is a bill that wants to change the U.S. Constitution to limit how long someone can serve in Congress. If passed, Senators could only serve for twelve years in total (two terms of six years each), and Representatives could only serve for twelve years in total (six terms of two years each). The goal of this bill is to stop individuals from holding power in Congress for too long and to encourage new people with fresh ideas to serve in Congress.
Supporters in the media commend S.J.Res. 107 for attempting to curb the concentration of power in Congress. They believe term limits would encourage greater diversity and fresh perspectives in legislative discussions. It's also seen as a way to reduce potential corruption and complacency that can come with long-term incumbency.
Critics in the media argue that S.J.Res. 107 could lead to a lack of experienced legislators in Congress, which could impact the quality of legislation. They also worry about the potential increase in power for lobbyists and staff, who would remain as the experienced individuals in the legislative process. Some also argue that term limits infringe on the democratic rights of the people to elect their representatives as they see fit.
The bill S.J.Res. 107, sponsored by Catherine Cortez Masto, does not appear to have any direct conflicts of interest with her top donor industries. The top donor industries for Cortez Masto are Retired, Securities & Investment, and Government, none of which have a direct overlap with the subject matter of the bill. The bill pertains to the Internal Revenue Service and construction requirements, which do not seem to be directly related to the interests of these industries. Additionally, there is no PAC money involved in her top donations, which further reduces the potential for conflicts of interest. Lobbying activity in the bill's policy area does not seem to be connected to Cortez Masto's top donors either. Therefore, based on the available data, the risk of conflict of interest appears to be low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAIOP | NAIOP | $378,112 |
| SABINE-NECHES NAVIGATION DISTRICT | MABRY PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | $70,000 |
| HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY | HEALTHCARE INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY | $50,973 |
| JOHNSTOWN-CAMBRIA COUNTY AIRPORT AUTHORITY & CAMBRIAN HILLS DEVELOPMENT GROUP | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| GHOST ROBOTICS CORPORATION | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| GEISSELE AUTOMATICS | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $50,000 |
| PJM INTERCONNECTION LLC | PJM INTERCONNECTION, LLC | $50,000 |
| HOWMET | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,000 |
| PAUL MITCHELL ADVANCED EDUCATION | CASSIDY & ASSOCIATES, INC. | $40,000 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES LLC | SUSAN PLATT | $30,000 |
| ISSA | ISSA | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | NATIONAL COUNCIL OF AGRICULTURAL EMPLOYERS | undisclosed |
| NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION | NORTH AMERICAN INSULATION MANUFACTURERS ASSOC. | undisclosed |
| RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL US SERVICES LLC | RESTAURANT BRANDS INTERNATIONAL US SERVICES LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Catherine Cortez Masto, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)