Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2021

Letter to President Pro Tempore of the Senate on Resuming the Powers and Duties of President of the United States

November 19, 2021

The Honorable Patrick Leahy President Pro Tempore United States Senate Washington, DC 20510

Dear Senator Leahy:

In accordance with the provisions of section 3 of the Twenty-Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, I hereby transmit to you my written declaration that I am able to discharge the powers and duties of the Office of the President of the United States and that I am resuming those powers and duties.

Sincerely,

JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR.

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

Categories: Communications to Congress : Temporary transfer of Presidential powers and duties, letters.

Names: Leahy, Patrick J.

Subjects: Presidency, U.S. : Temporary transfer of powers and duties to Vice President during medical procedure.

DCPD Number: DCPD202100987.

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