Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.

House Resolution

H.Res. 1104

119th Congress

Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Marie Perez

D - WA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

This resolution would require the House of Representatives to create official standards for evaluating whether members of Congress have the mental capacity to perform their duties. It aims to establish clear guidelines for assessing cognitive fitness among House members, a topic that has gained attention as the average age of Congress has increased. The resolution seeks to create formal procedures where none currently exist.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Introduced3/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.

ChamberHouse

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Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.

This resolution would require the House of Representatives to create official standards for evaluating whether members of Congress have the mental capacity to perform their duties. It aims to establish clear guidelines for assessing cognitive fitness among Hou

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This resolution would require the House of Representatives to create official standards for evaluating whether members of Congress have the mental capacity to perform their duties. It aims to establish clear guidelines for assessing cognitive fitness among House members, a topic that has gained attention as the average age of Congress has increased. The resolution seeks to create formal procedures where none currently exist.

Bill Number: 1104
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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Title: Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.
Bill Number: 1104
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.
Introduced: 3/4/2026
Summary: This resolution would require the House of Representatives to create official standards for evaluating whether members of Congress have the mental capacity to perform their duties. It aims to establish clear guidelines for assessing cognitive fitness among House members, a topic that has gained atte

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution would require the House of Representatives to create official standards for evaluating whether members of Congress have the mental capacity to perform their duties. It aims to establish clear guidelines for assessing cognitive fitness among House members, a topic that has gained attention as the average age of Congress has increased. The resolution seeks to create formal procedures where none currently exist.

Last updated: 3/5/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Would establish formal mental capacity standards for House members for the first time, creating guidelines to assess cognitive fitness
Addresses growing public concern about aging lawmakers and their ability to effectively represent constituents and make critical national decisions
Currently has no cosponsors and faces significant hurdles, as it involves sensitive questions about member fitness and could face constitutional challenges
Would task the Office of Congressional Conduct with developing these standards, though implementation and enforcement mechanisms remain unclear
Raises important questions about accountability and transparency in government while navigating respect for elected officials and voter choice

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution would primarily affect current and future members of Congress by creating formal evaluation standards for their cognitive fitness to serve. For everyday Americans, it could increase confidence in their representatives' ability to effectively perform their duties, particularly on critical votes affecting healthcare, national security, and the economy. However, the practical impact depends entirely on what standards are developed and whether any enforcement mechanisms are created, which the resolution does not specify.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1104, 119th Congress (2026). "Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-1104

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