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S. 65: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-01-09
SponsorSen. Cornyn, John [R-TX]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors20
Latest action2025-01-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2026-07-29

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)

NameParty / 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.

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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).