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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-65| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (47)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, seeks to establish national reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. It amends federal law to allow individuals who are not federally prohibited from possessing a firearm and who possess a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state. This right extends to states that either issue their own concealed carry permits or do not prohibit concealed carry by their residents. Furthermore, individuals who are entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their home state, even without a specific permit, would also be granted this reciprocity. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state under this act, individuals would be subject to the same conditions and limitations imposed on residents of that state, excluding eligibility requirements. If a state allows for restricted permits, those carrying under this federal provision would be treated as having an unrestricted license . The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits, focusing solely on interstate recognition. This legislation would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-69
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1522
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-214
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-38
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-69
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1522
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-214
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-38
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.

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Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-65| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill, titled the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025, seeks to establish national reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. It amends federal law to allow individuals who are not federally prohibited from possessing a firearm and who possess a valid state-issued concealed carry permit to carry a concealed handgun in any other state. This right extends to states that either issue their own concealed carry permits or do not prohibit concealed carry by their residents. Furthermore, individuals who are entitled to carry a concealed firearm in their home state, even without a specific permit, would also be granted this reciprocity. When carrying a concealed handgun in another state under this act, individuals would be subject to the same conditions and limitations imposed on residents of that state, excluding eligibility requirements. If a state allows for restricted permits, those carrying under this federal provision would be treated as having an unrestricted license . The bill explicitly states that it does not preempt any state laws regarding the issuance of concealed carry licenses or permits, focusing solely on interstate recognition. This legislation would take effect 90 days after its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-69
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1522
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-214
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Oct 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-38
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-69
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1522
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-214
    Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2023


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • October 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-38
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 289.
John Cornyn

John Cornyn

Republican Senator

Texas

Cosponsors (47)
Joni Ernst (Republican)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Roger Marshall (Republican)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Dan Sullivan (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Jerry Moran (Republican)Mike Lee (Republican)James E. Risch (Republican)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Eric Schmitt (Republican)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Tom Cotton (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Sheehy (Republican)John Thune (Republican)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)Bill Hagerty (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)David McCormick (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Bernie Moreno (Republican)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)John Hoeven (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesForests, forestry, treesIntergovernmental relationsJudicial procedure and administrationLand use and conservationLegal fees and court costsParks, recreation areas, trailsState and local government operationsWilderness and natural areas, wildlife refuges, wild rivers, habitats