HOUSTON, Texas (AURN News) — There is growing conversation across the country regarding age when it comes to members of Congress. But what also needs to be discussed is how longevity in Congress can lead to seniority, which can benefit people in a member’s district. Rep. Al Green, who is seeking another term in Texas’ 18th Congressional District after a Republican-led redistricting fight reshaped his previous seat, said he plans to continue serving in Congress.
Green said experience in Congress plays a role in how members serve their districts.
“Well, Congress has a mix of younger members and older members when younger members are elected. And I think younger members should run. I have never been a person to say only senior members should run for Congress,” he told AURN News.
“The seniority is acquired when you get to Congress and you amass it while you’re serving in Congress.”
“What I don’t think we should do is say to people that your time is up. People who are in health, simply because they’ve reached a certain age,” Green said.
Green said elections ultimately determine whether members continue serving.
“I don’t think that you should age out. I think that every two years there is a term limit imposed,” he said. “And the question is, after that term limit of two years, will the electorate, will the people decide that you should then have the opportunity to serve another two years?”
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