“No person aged 75 or older shall be sworn in as President or Vice President of the United States.”
A proposal to strengthen American democracy and ensure our highest office is held by those best able to serve.
The Proposed Amendment
“No person aged 75 or older shall be sworn in as President or Vice President of the United States.”
Proposed 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution
As our nation has grown and life expectancy has changed dramatically since the Constitution was ratified in 1788, so too must our democratic institutions adapt. This proposal is not about any individual — it is about ensuring that the most demanding leadership role in the world is held by those with the capacity and energy to serve effectively.
The proposed 28th Amendment would establish a simple, clear age ceiling for the presidency and vice presidency — the same offices that command our armed forces, shape our economy, and represent the United States to the world.
Why It Matters
This isn’t a partisan issue — it’s an American one. Republicans, Democrats, and Independents alike recognize that the demands of the presidency require peak cognitive and physical capacity.
The World Has Changed
The Founders could not have anticipated today’s world of nuclear arsenals, cyber threats, and 24/7 global leadership demands. The presidency of 2025 is categorically different from the presidency of 1789.
Broad Public Support
Polls consistently show strong majority support — across party lines and age groups — for age limits in the highest offices. This is one of the rare issues that unites Americans of all political backgrounds.
A Modest, Targeted Proposal
The amendment applies only to being sworn in, not to running. It affects only two offices. It is narrow, precise, and achievable — the kind of common-sense reform the Constitution was designed to allow.
Protects the Institution
By writing this standard into the Constitution — not leaving it to voters in a single election — we permanently protect the office of the presidency and the people it serves, regardless of who is running.
What It Takes
Amending the Constitution is intentionally difficult — but it has been done 27 times before. Here is what the process requires.
Proposal by Congress
A two-thirds supermajority in both chambers: 290 of 435 House members and 67 of 100 Senators must vote in favor. The President has no role — no signature or veto is required.
Ratification by the States
Once proposed, the amendment must be ratified by 38 of 50 state legislatures. Congress decides whether this occurs through state legislatures or special state conventions. All 27 existing amendments used state legislatures.
It Becomes the Law of the Land
Once ratified, the amendment is permanently part of the Constitution — protecting the office of the presidency for every future generation of Americans.
Did you know? Surveys show that fewer than 1% of Americans can accurately describe what it takes to pass a constitutional amendment. Educating the public on this process is a key part of building real momentum.
The Roadmap
Every great movement begins with an idea and a plan. Here is how we get from here to ratification.
Build Awareness
- Launch this website and share the idea
- Educate the public on the amendment process
- Publish polling data demonstrating broad bipartisan support
- Engage bloggers, journalists, and media to generate coverage
Build Support
- Launch an online petition
- Open a donations portal to fund the effort
- Identify and recruit high-profile supporters across party lines
- Find a congressional champion to introduce the bill
Legislative Action
- Introduce a 28th Amendment bill in Congress
- Build state-level support — goal: ratification by at least one state by 2028
- Make the 28th Amendment a campaign issue in 2028 elections
- Push toward the two-thirds congressional vote needed to propose
Join the Movement
The 28th Amendment will only happen if Americans demand it. Share this idea with your friends, family, and elected representatives. Tell them you support a common-sense constitutional limit on who can be sworn in as President.
How often in a lifetime do we get a shot at strengthening America and democracy?