Introduced
March 4, 2026
Ms. Perez submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ethics
RESOLUTION
Directing the Office of Congressional Conduct to establish standards of conduct related to mental capacity of members of the House of Representatives.
SECTION 1. Standards of conduct and whistleblower portal relating to mental capacity of Members of the House of Representatives.
- (a) Office of Congressional Conduct; standard of conduct relating to cognitive impairment.—
- (1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 180 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, the Office of Congressional Conduct shall—
- (A) develop a standard for what constitutes conduct, relating to a Member who is unable to behave at all times in a manner that reflects creditably on the House, as required under of , because the Member suffers from a significant and irreversible cognitive impairment; and