Establishes a Commission on Presidential Capacity to assess the President's ability to discharge office duties.
The Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act establishes a commission to assess the President's mental and physical capacity to perform their duties. The commission, composed of 17 members appointed by congressional leaders and former high-ranking officials, will conduct an examination if directed by Congress. Members must be physicians, with at least one psychiatrist per appointing entity. The commission will submit a report to Congress and the Vice President, who can provide a dissenting opinion.
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