WHAT THE LAW DOINCongress, in plain words

H.J.Res. 16 · 119th Congress

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

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJan 9, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jan 9, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it does

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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 9, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 9, 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
  2. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. Jan 9, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Suzanne Bonamici D-OR-1
  • Sean Casten D-IL-6
  • Kevin Mullin D-CA-15
  • Ayanna Pressley D-MA-7
  • Janice D. Schakowsky D-IL-9
  • Rashida Tlaib D-MI-12