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.
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What This Bill Does
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment requiring people who want to be President or Vice President to show they have cognitive competence (the ability to think and understand clearly). The amendment would need approval from two-thirds of Congress and then ratification (approval) by three-fourths of the states within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
Who It Affects
People who want to become President or Vice President of the United States.
Key Provisions
- No person can hold the office of President or Vice President unless they demonstrate cognitive competence (Sec. 1)
- Congress has the power to create laws that enforce this requirement through appropriate legislation (Sec. 2)
What Changes
If this amendment is ratified, individuals seeking the presidency or vice presidency would need to meet a new requirement to demonstrate cognitive competence. The specific process for how someone would demonstrate this competence is not described in the bill text.
Important Definitions
The bill does not define what "cognitive competence" means.
Effective Date
The amendment would become valid when ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years after Congress submits it for ratification.
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