1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Tenure Evaluation and Rotation Mandate Act or the TERM Act . 2. Limitation on term of service in the executive branch (a) Definitions In this section: (1) Agency The term agency means an agency, establishment, office, or other appointing authority in the executive branch of the Government of the United States. (2) Position The term position — (A) means a position as an employee of an agency; and (B) does not include— (i) a position for which appointment is made by the President; (ii) a position as a law enforcement officer; (iii) a position as a member of an Armed Force; or (iv) a position in the civil service in the Department of Defense. (b) Limitation Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, an individual may not serve for a total of more than 12 years in 1 or more positions. (c) Application to current employees (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), an individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions may not serve in a position on or after the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act. (2) Rule for separation from service An individual serving in a position on the date of enactment of this Act who has served for a total of not less than 9 years in 1 or more positions and who separates from service before the date that is 3 years after the date of enactment of this Act may not serve in a position on or after the date on which the individual has served in a position for a total of not less than 12 years.