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House of Representatives: Mental Capacity Standards

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

2 days ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

  • This resolution would require the Office of Congressional Conduct to create official standards for the mental fitness of House Members. It focuses on identifying when a Member has a serious and permanent brain-related issue that prevents them from doing their job with honor.
  • The proposal gives the Office 180 days to work with medical experts and other officials to define these standards. Once the research is done, the House Ethics Committee would have 90 days to officially put the new rules into place.
  • A major part of the plan is creating a safe, private way for House employees to share concerns about a Member's mental health. This whistleblower system is designed to protect staff members from being punished if they report that a lawmaker is struggling to function.
  • This action aims to ensure that all representatives are mentally capable of serving the people who elected them. It addresses concerns about whether the current rules are clear enough to handle situations where a Member's health might be failing.

Milestones

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Mar 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Ethics.

Mar 4, 2026

Submitted in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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

Bill NumberHRES 1104
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Ethics.

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