Proposed Legislation Would Mandate Mental Fitness Exams for Older Lawmakers
Aging Leaders and Rising Concerns The U.S. Congress is getting older. Nearly 120 members are 70 or older, prompting questions about whether cognitive tests should be required for lawmakers. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez introduced the idea earlier this year, proposing a neutral process to determine if any member suffers from serious cognitive issues. Although the…