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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to establish an upper limit on the age of eligibility for service as President, Vice President, or Member of Congress.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 87

Bill 118 hjres 87 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would set a maximum age limit for individuals seeking to serve as President, Vice President, or Member of Congress. The purpose of this amendment is to ensure that elected officials are of a certain age in order to effectively carry out their duties.

The bill aims to address concerns about the potential for cognitive decline or health issues in older individuals holding high-ranking political positions. By establishing an upper age limit, supporters of the bill argue that it would help prevent individuals from serving in these roles when they may no longer be able to perform their duties effectively.

If passed, this amendment would impact the eligibility requirements for individuals seeking to run for President, Vice President, or serve as a Member of Congress. It would set a specific age limit that individuals must meet in order to be eligible for these positions. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 87 seeks to address concerns about the age of individuals serving in high-ranking political positions and aims to ensure that elected officials are capable of effectively carrying out their duties.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 87

Bill HJRES 87 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 5, 2023. Bill HJRES 87 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 5, 2023.  Bill HJRES 87's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 87

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 87

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

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