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Two ways:
Have your representative introduce a resolution containing the amendment in Congress. Resolution has to pass both chambers with a super majority, then get ratified by 75% of state legislatures.
Have your representative introduce a resolution to call a constitutional convention to draft amendments. The resolution has to pass Congress, then the convention can be called. Any amendments that come out of the convention still need ratification from 75% of states.
Both ways involve lobbying Congress. There's no popular initiative process at the federal level in the US.