Bills · HR 8275
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 8275Congress
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
This bill creates a permanent group of medical and political experts to determine if a President is healthy enough to perform their duties under the 25th Amendment.AI-written
INTRO APR 14· LAST ACTION APR 14
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AI-writtenEstablishes a permanent 17-member commission of doctors and former leaders to evaluate if a President is physically or mentally fit to stay in office — providing an expert-led alternative to the current Cabinet-based removal process.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenCurrently, the only way to remove a President who is unable to do their job (but refuses to step down) is if the Vice President and the Cabinet agree. This can be difficult because Cabinet members are appointed by the President and might be hesitant to act. This bill creates an independent group of medical experts and former leaders to provide a more objective evaluation.
If this becomes law, it provides a clear roadmap for handling a national crisis where a President might be suffering from a stroke, dementia, or severe substance abuse. It ensures that the person holding the highest office in the land is physically and mentally capable of making life-or-death decisions.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates a 17-member Commission composed of 8 doctors (including 4 psychiatrists) and 8 former high-ranking officials like former Presidents or Secretaries of State.
It ensures that both medical expertise and high-level political experience are used to judge a President's fitness.
PROVISION 02
Requires a directive from Congress to trigger a medical examination of the President.
This prevents the Commission from acting on its own and ensures that the process is initiated by elected representatives.
PROVISION 03
Defines incapacity as impairment due to physical illness, mental illness, or drug and alcohol use.
It provides specific criteria for what counts as being 'unable' to lead, reducing ambiguity in a crisis.
PROVISION 04
Establishes four-year terms for Commission members, appointed following every presidential election.
This ensures the group is standing and ready to act immediately rather than being formed in the middle of a crisis.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 85
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
37
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 85 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 14
Introduced in House
APR 14
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 8275
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Last actionApr 14, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026
House BillHR 8275Congress
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
This bill creates a permanent group of medical and political experts to determine if a President is healthy enough to perform their duties under the 25th Amendment.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 14, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 14, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
5%
READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
85
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
