According to the 91-page document issued Tuesday, Republicans claim that certain pardons, executive orders, and clemency decisions made during Biden’s presidency lack proof of his direct approval. The report alleges that in several cases, no official record confirms that Biden personally signed or reviewed those actions. Instead, it suggests that an autopen—a mechanical device used to reproduce signatures—may have been employed without the president’s direct knowledge or consent.

The committee argues that if Biden did not personally authorize these decisions, they should be considered null and void. The report also raises broader concerns about Biden’s mental fitness, implying that aides or advisors may have made critical decisions in his name. Some GOP members went further, accusing White House physician Dr. Kevin O’Connor and senior staff of concealing the president’s health status and limiting transparency regarding his ability to carry out his duties.

The committee’s Republican majority has recommended that the Department of Justice open an investigation into the alleged misuse of the autopen and whether executive power was exercised improperly. They have also referred Dr. O’Connor to the D.C. Board of Medicine for possible disciplinary review, claiming he failed to uphold medical transparency regarding the president’s condition.

Democrats on the committee swiftly rejected the claims, saying there is no credible evidence that Biden’s executive actions were unauthorized or improperly executed. They pointed out that the autopen has been used by past presidents from both parties, including George W. Bush and Barack Obama, to sign documents when the president was not physically present. Democrats emphasized that in every case, Biden personally approved the decisions before the autopen was used.

Representative Robert Garcia, the committee’s ranking Democrat, called the report “an outrageous waste of taxpayer time and money,” arguing that it was built on speculation and partisan motives. The White House also pushed back strongly, labeling the investigation “politically motivated nonsense.” In a statement, a spokesperson said, “President Biden reviews and authorizes all executive actions. The idea that the president is unaware of his own decisions is absurd and false.”

Legal experts have also cautioned that declaring actions void based solely on autopen use would set a troubling precedent, potentially undermining decades of presidential practice. They note that the autopen is a long-accepted administrative tool, and its use does not invalidate presidential approval as long as authorization is given beforehand.

Despite the intense rhetoric, no direct evidence has surfaced proving that Biden was unaware of any actions carried out under his signature. Most of the committee’s findings rely on incomplete documentation and interpretations rather than confirmed facts. Critics argue that the report is an extension of the broader political effort to question Biden’s competency and legitimacy ahead of the 2026 elections.

As of now, the Department of Justice has not indicated whether it will take action on the committee’s referral. If it does, the inquiry could reignite debate over executive authority and the limits of presidential delegation. For now, the controversy adds another layer of political tension in Washington, with both sides accusing the other of abusing power for partisan gain.