WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Gerald Foss (R), 71, introduced legislation Monday to establish a federal commission tasked with studying the feasibility of congressional term limits, a cause he has championed in press releases for the last 28 years without once introducing legislation.

The Examining Term Limits for a More Accountable Nation Act would create a 14-member bipartisan commission empowered to study, convene, deliberate, and issue a non-binding report on term limits no sooner than 36 months after its formation. The commission would be appointed by sitting members of Congress. Foss said he expects the process to be fully independent.

“The American people are tired of career politicians,” said Foss, who was first elected to the seat previously held by his father-in-law. “They want fresh voices, new ideas, and real accountability. That’s exactly why I’m asking fourteen of my colleagues to spend three years writing a report that Congress can then choose to ignore.”

“The American people are tired of career politicians.” — Rep. Gerald Foss, 28-year incumbent

Foss’s communications director, Bethany Okafor, 29, confirmed the bill has zero co-sponsors and has been referred to the House Administration Committee, where Foss has served as ranking member since 2011. The bill is his fourth term limits proposal. The previous three never received a hearing.

“Congressman Foss feels very strongly about this issue,” Okafor said. “He’s committed to seeing it through.”

At press time, Foss had filed paperwork to seek his fifteenth term, citing the urgent need for experienced leadership to shepherd the commission’s findings.