HI SCR39

Urges United States Congress to raise the minimum age for military combat service from 18 (or 17 with parental permission) to 21 years of age

Cites neuroscience research showing adolescent brains continue developing until approximately age 25, with the prefrontal cortex developing last

Notes the prefrontal cortex is responsible for impulse control, problem solving, and understanding long-term consequences, while younger brains rely more on the amygdala (associated with emotion and impulsive behavior)

Argues raising the combat age would allow additional training time for recruits and better prepare them for life-or-death battlefield decisions

Requires certified copies be transmitted to the President of the United States, Chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and all members of Congress