Currently, a U.S. Representative must be at least 25 years old and a U.S. Senator must be at least 30 years old.
The average age of representatives serving in the 112th Congress was 56.7 years, and the average of Senators was 62.2 years.
The national median age is about 36.8 years.
In order for Congress to truly become a "cross-section" of America, the minimum ages of representatives and senators should be lowered to 18.
There is no need for age restrictions on these public offices, allow the voters decide who they would like to elect.