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Proposal to lower voting age to 16 and repeal the 26th Amendment.

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to extend the right to vote to citizens aged sixteen or older. If ratified, this change would grant millions of young people the power to participate in elections, significantly increasing their political influence. The amendment requires ratification by three-fourths of the state legislatures within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
Key points
Expansion of voting rights: The minimum voting age would be lowered from 18 to 16 years old.
Repeal of the 26th Amendment: The current amendment setting the voting age at 18 would be replaced by this new provision.
Increased youth political power: This change would give teenagers greater political leverage and direct influence over local and federal decisions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_23
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-02-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_23.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Expansion of voting rights: The minimum voting age would be lowered from 18 to 16 years old.
  • Repeal of the 26th Amendment: The current amendment setting the voting age at 18 would be replaced by this new provision.
  • Increased youth political power: This change would give teenagers greater political leverage and direct influence over local and federal decisions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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