Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
119-HR-1041119th CongressIntroduced Feb 6, 2025Armed Forces and National Security
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Sponsor
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12](R-IL-12)70 cosponsors
Summary
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from transmitting certain information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.
Subjects
Criminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesVeterans' pensions and compensation
Actions (8)
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Jun 5, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
Jun 5, 2025House floor actions
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
Jun 5, 2025Library of Congress
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
May 6, 2025House committee actions
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Library of Congress