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House Bill 8275
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
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Introduced in House on Apr 14, 2026
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The bill establishes a commission, appointed by Congress, to determine the President’s capacity to fulfill their duties due to physical or mental impairment. The commission consists of 17 members, including high-ranking executive branch officers from both parties and physicians. The commission will conduct a medical examination if directed by Congress, and if the President refuses, it will be taken into consideration. A report will be submitted to Congress, including the findings and the declaration of the President's ability to fulfill their duties. The bill additionally outlines the procedures, special rules, and timing for the examination and report submission.

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Introduced
Apr 14, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
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Bill Number
8275
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119
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Text (1)
April 14, 2026
Actions (2)
04/14/2026
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.
04/14/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.8275 119 Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
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