HR 8275 United States House · 119th Congress

Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act

This bill establishes a 17-member Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office. This commission, composed primarily of medical professionals and former high-ranking executive officials, would be activated by a concurrent resolution of Congress. Its duty would be to conduct a medical examination of the President to determine if they are mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of the office due to conditions such as illness, disability, or substance use. Following the examination, the commission would report its findings and a declaration on the President's capacity to Congress and the Vice President, with any refusal by the President to undergo examination taken into consideration.
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Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 14, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Photo of Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
DDemocratic
MD
8
Co
Photo of Adam Smith
Adam Smith
DDemocratic
WA
9
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
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Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large
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Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Betty McCollum
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
MN
4
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Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
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Photo of Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
IL
10