0
0

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 35

Bill 118 hjres 35 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence in order to hold the office of President or Vice President. This means that candidates for these positions would need to show that they have the mental capacity and ability to effectively carry out the duties of the presidency or vice presidency.

The bill aims to ensure that individuals who hold these high-ranking positions in the government are capable of making sound decisions and effectively leading the country. It seeks to address concerns about the mental fitness of candidates for these offices and prevent individuals who may not be mentally competent from assuming such important roles.

If this bill were to become law, it would likely have significant implications for future presidential and vice presidential candidates. They would need to undergo some form of cognitive assessment or testing to demonstrate their mental competence before being eligible to run for office. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 35 raises important questions about the qualifications and requirements for individuals seeking to hold the highest offices in the United States government. It will be interesting to see how this proposal is debated and whether it gains traction in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 35

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 35

Bill HJRES 35 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 21, 2023. Bill HJRES 35 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 21, 2023.  Bill HJRES 35's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 35

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 35

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 35

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.

Comments

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 35

Latest Bills

To authorize the Secretary of Education, in collaboration with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, to establish an interagency advisory Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8360April 17, 2026
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to remove all adverse credit history related to a loan from the credit history of a borrower who has rehabilitated the loan.
Bill HR 8361April 17, 2026
To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8333April 17, 2026
To raise the Foreign Service mandatory retirement age by aligning it with the Social Security Full Retirement Age, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8346April 17, 2026
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 17, 2026
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the retirement earnings test, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8344April 17, 2026
To amend section 133 of title 23, United States Code, to remove a certain State funding set-aside for transportation alternative programs, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8349April 17, 2026
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to require the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation to test a model to reduce chronic diseases by using accountable produce is medicine.
Bill HR 8355April 17, 2026
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to enhance drug manufacturing amount information reporting, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8339April 17, 2026
Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Bill HRES 1183April 17, 2026