S. 65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
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 | 2025-01-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-29 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-09):
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025
This bill allows a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms.
A qualified individual must (1) be eligible to possess, transport, or receive a firearm under federal law; (2) carry a valid photo identification document; and (3) carry a valid state-issued concealed carry permit, or be eligible to carry a concealed firearm in his or her state of residence.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Thune | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Bill Hagerty | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Mike Lee | R UT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Tom Cotton | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Katie Boyd Britt | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-09 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 65 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 65?
S. 65 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 65 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).