GOP Calls for, 'Cognitive Competency' Tests , for President and Vice President.br Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to br the Constitution that would require presidential br nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".br Rep. Scott DesJarlais has called for an amendment to br the Constitution that would require presidential br nominees to show proof of "cognitive competence.".br The amendment holds that, "No person shall be eligible to hold the office br of President or Vice President unless the person demonstrates cognitive competence.".br Fox News reports that the amendment also gives Congress the authority to determine how to test candidates for president and vice president.br The news comes just days after presidential br candidate Nikki Haley called for "mental br competency tests" for lawmakers over the age of 75.br Last week, when Haley announced br her candidacy, she said it was time for br the "permanent politician" to step aside. .br She reportedly added that while br America is not past its prime, "our politicians are past theirs.".br According to Fox News, both statements br were widely perceived as a dig at both br President Biden and former President Trump. .br According to Fox News, both statements br were widely perceived as a dig at both br President Biden and former President Trump. .br President Biden, who is currently 80 years old, br would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while br former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .br President Biden, who is currently 80 years old, br would be 82 if sworn in for a second term, while br former President Trump would be 78 if reelected. .br The news also follows 89-year-old br Sen. Dianne Feinstein announcing her retirement br amid recent signs of mental decline.br This should be a completely nonpartisan br issue and all Americans deserve br leaders that are mentally competent. br How this is not already a requirement br codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S. representative for Tennessee's br 4th congressional district, via Fox News.br This should be a completely nonpartisan br issue and all Americans deserve br leaders that are mentally competent. br How this is not already a requirement br codified in law defies logic, Scott DesJarlais, U.S.