Mental Fitness for Congress | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 22, 2026 · 1m

Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez is sparking a national debate by pushing for a mental fitness standard for lawmakers, arguing that age alone shouldn’t determine eligibility—only mental capability. Though her amendment didn’t pass, it’s gained surprising bipartisan support, with Republicans and conservatives agreeing it’s a commonsense fix for a system plagued by aging officials. She cites Senator Feinstein’s health struggles as a cautionary tale, stressing that older lawmakers must still be mentally sharp to handle Congress’s demands. While some Democrats see the proposal as a…