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Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act

Introduced: November 30, 2017 Introduced by: Raskin, Jamie Democratic · Maryland See on congress.gov
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May 1, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Apr 6, 2017
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.
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
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Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity Act

This bill establishes in the legislative branch an Oversight Commission on Presidential Capacity to determine whether the President is mentally or physically unable to discharge the powers and duties of office.

The commission: (1) within 72 hours after Congress adopts a concurrent resolution directing it to do so, shall conduct a medical examination to determine if the President is temporarily or permanently impaired by physical illness or disability, mental illness, mental deficiency, or alcohol or drug use to the extent that he or she lacks sufficient understanding or capacity to execute the powers and duties of the office of President; and (2) within 72 hours after completing the examination, shall report its findings and conclusions to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate.

Any refusal by the President to undergo such examination shall be taken into consideration by the commission in reaching a conclusion.

What's happening now May 1, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 43
All 43 Democratic 40
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Gallego, Ruben
Arizona · Apr 23, 2018
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Brownley, Julia
California · Jan 12, 2018
 D
Garamendi, John
California · Jan 12, 2018
 D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jan 10, 2018
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jan 10, 2018
 D
Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Dec 19, 2017
 D
Clark, Katherine M.
Massachusetts · Dec 13, 2017
Lujan Grisham, Michelle
· Dec 12, 2017
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Dec 7, 2017
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Carson, André
Indiana · Dec 7, 2017
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Dec 7, 2017
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Dec 6, 2017
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Dec 6, 2017
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Dec 5, 2017
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Dec 5, 2017
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Dec 1, 2017
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Nov 30, 2017
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Nov 30, 2017
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Nov 30, 2017
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Scott, Robert C. "Bobby"
Virginia · Nov 16, 2017
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Welch, Peter
Vermont · Nov 7, 2017
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Jeffries, Hakeem S.
New York · Oct 31, 2017
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Lieu, Ted
California · Oct 31, 2017
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Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Sep 12, 2017
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Moore, Gwen
Wisconsin · Sep 12, 2017
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Huffman, Jared
California · Aug 18, 2017
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jul 11, 2017
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jul 11, 2017
Delaney, John
· Jul 11, 2017
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Green, Al
Texas · Jul 11, 2017
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 29, 2017
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Apr 17, 2017
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Chu, Judy
California · Apr 6, 2017
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 6, 2017
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Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Apr 6, 2017
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Evans, Dwight
Pennsylvania · Apr 6, 2017
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Apr 6, 2017
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 6, 2017
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Apr 6, 2017
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Apr 6, 2017
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Apr 6, 2017
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Takano, Mark
California · Apr 6, 2017
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 6, 2017
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