# 118-hjres-35: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.

118-hjres-35, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN); status Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 118-hjres-35
- Congress: 118
- Title: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.
- Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced: 2023-02-21
- Sponsor: Rep. DesJarlais, Scott [R-TN-4] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require individuals to demonstrate cognitive competence as a condition of holding the office of President or Vice President.

## Related bills

- 118-hr-1096: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act
- 118-hr-5110: Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act
- 118-hr-2544: Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act
- 118-hr-82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
- 118-hr-10195: No Discrimination in Housing Act
- 118-hr-10045: Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024

## Sources
- [118-hjres-35 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-joint-resolution/35)

## Related
- [118-hr-1096: 250th Anniversary of the United States Marine Corps Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-1096)
- [118-hr-5110: Protecting Hunting Heritage and Education Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-5110)
- [118-hr-2544: Securing the U.S. Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-2544)
- [118-hr-82: Social Security Fairness Act of 2023](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-82)
- [118-hr-10195: No Discrimination in Housing Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-10195)
- [118-hr-10045: Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hr-10045)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-hjres-35 (as of 2026-10-15).