Historically, the fastest constitutional amendment process occurred in 1971, when the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, which lowered the voting age from twenty-one to eighteen, was proposed by Congress and ratified by the states in approximately one hundred days, reflecting unusually strong and widespread public support.
That example illustrates the influence voters can exert when public engagement is extensive, sustained, and geographically broad.
So how soon could Amendment XXVIII become law? Ultimately, the answer depends on public participation. There are three practical ways you can help move the amendment forward.
First, make a public pledge here to vote only for candidates and representatives who themselves pledge to support Amendment XXVIII and to advance it, as written, in their respective legislative bodies.
Second, encourage others—friends, family members, and colleagues—to make the same commitment. Ways to do that include displaying a yard sign, wearing a pin that says “Ask me about the Renewal USA Alliance,” and sharing introductory information through business-card-size handouts or similar materials. For details, click the “Volunteer Two Hours” link below or in the top navigation bar.
Third, consider volunteering a small amount of time, if you are able. If even a small fraction of supporters contribute one or two hours a week—by sharing information, distributing postcard-size flyers in high-traffic community locations (such as near post offices, local shops, or other public gathering areas, where allowed), or helping others learn about the amendment—we can build the sustained, nationwide engagement required to move Amendment XXVIII through Congress and on to ratification by the States. See “Volunteer Two Hours” for details.