"Understanding the Presidential Line of Succession: Key Points to Remember"

The Presidential Succession Act of 1947 outlines the order of leaders who can assume the presidency if the sitting president becomes incapacitated, dies, resigns, or is removed from office. The vice president is first in line, followed by the speaker of the House and other cabinet members. Vice President Kamala Harris is currently first in line for the presidency, followed by House Speaker Mike Johnson and Sen. Patty Murray. The act requires individuals in the line of succession to be at least 35 years old, natural born citizens, and to have lived in the U.S. for 14 years.