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

This bill would create a 17-member commission in the legislative branch to serve as the body named by Congress under section 4 of the 25th Amendment, which deals with a President who is unable to carry out the duties of the office. If Congress passes a resolution directing it, the commission would conduct a medical examination of the President within 72 hours to decide whether the President is mentally or physically unable to serve. Members would be appointed by congressional leaders of both parties, with eight being physicians (including psychiatrists) and eight being former high-ranking executive officials, plus a chair chosen by the other members. Within 72 hours after the exam, the commission would send a report, prepared in consultation with the Vice President, to congressional leaders, and a President's refusal to be examined would be considered in its conclusion.

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Sponsors

• Jamie Raskin Democrat sponsor
• 85 cosponsors