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Cognitive Competence Requirement for US President and Vice President

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution aims to require presidential and vice-presidential candidates to demonstrate cognitive competence. If ratified, this change would ensure that individuals holding the highest offices meet specific cognitive ability criteria, potentially impacting governmental stability and effectiveness for citizens.
Key points
Introduces a new condition for presidential and vice-presidential candidates: they must demonstrate cognitive competence.
Congress will have the power to enact laws to enforce this requirement and define how competence is assessed.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_35
Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4]
Process start date: 2023-02-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_35.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-02-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Introduces a new condition for presidential and vice-presidential candidates: they must demonstrate cognitive competence.
  • Congress will have the power to enact laws to enforce this requirement and define how competence is assessed.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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