Bills · HRES 1104
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1104Congress
Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to ensure that their elected representatives in the House are fully capable of performing their important duties. If a Member suffers from a significant mental decline, it could impact their decision-making, attendance, and ability to effectively represent their constituents. This bill seeks to create a clear and impartial process for addressing such sensitive situations, rather than leaving it to speculation or informal channels.
If this bill becomes law, there will be established standards and a confidential reporting system to proactively address concerns about a Member's cognitive health, potentially leading to more consistent and accountable governance. If it doesn't pass, there might remain ambiguity on how to handle situations where a Member's mental capacity is questioned, potentially leading to challenges in maintaining the integrity and effectiveness of the House.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Directs the Office of Congressional Conduct to develop a standard for conduct related to significant and irreversible cognitive impairment in House Members.
This establishes clear, official criteria for evaluating a Member's mental capacity to serve, replacing subjective assessments.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Committee on Ethics to either adopt the Office of Congressional Conduct's standard or issue its own within 90 days of receiving the report.
Ensures that an official, enforceable standard is put into place in a timely manner to address concerns about a Member's fitness.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Committee on Ethics to create and make publicly available guidance for House employees on how to confidentially report concerns about a Member's mental capacity.
Provides a safe and formal mechanism for staff to raise sensitive issues without fear of reprisal, promoting transparency and accountability.
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2 EVENTSMAR 4
Submitted in House
MAR 4
Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1104
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2026
Last actionMar 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ETHICS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026
House Res.HRES 1104Congress
Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2026
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