This petition is important because the National Minimum Drinking Age Act imposed in 1984 restricts us from having the much-needed conversation surrounding the drinking age.

Currently, states risk losing a percentage of federal highway funds if they lower the drinking age below 21. Because of this effect, states are limited in their resources to begin a dialogue about the minimum age for purchasing, possessing, and consuming alcohol. The aid of congress is required to allow this dialogue to begin.

This petition directly affects young-adults in America, and indirectly, the general public.

This would NOT lower the drinking age, merely pave a road towards a civilized conversation about the minimum age to purchase, possess, and consume alcohol in America.