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HR. 1041 · 119th Congress

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

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Introduced: 2/6/2025
Status: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Introduced by: Mike Bost (R · IL-12)
Bill ID: 119hr1041
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.

Summary

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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.

Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 2/6/2025

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3/16/2026

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain personal information about veterans with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. • This policy could impact local veterans by potentially affecting their eligibility to purchase firearms. • Local institutions that support veterans may need to adjust their services or outreach efforts based on changes in how veterans' information is managed. • There may be questions about how this bill balances veterans' rights with public safety concerns regarding firearm access. AI-generated from official bill summary and plain-English note; verify with official text.

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