S. 597: Age 21 Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 18 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-23 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-13):
Age 21 Act
This bill raises the minimum age to purchase a large capacity ammunition feeding device or semiautomatic assault weapon from 18 to 21 years of age.
Cosponsors (18)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Tammy Duckworth | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Tim Kaine | D VA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Jack Reed | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Brian Schatz | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | D RI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 597 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 597?
S. 597 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Age 21 Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 597 are available on congress.gov.
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