Bills · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

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HouseOn Passage · 5/21/26PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic7 Yea · 200 Nay · 5 Not voting
  • Republican208 Yea · 1 Nay · 8 Not voting
  • Independent / Other1 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Rep. Mike Bost ( Republican · IL-12)
Cosponsors
70
Introduced
2/6/25
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Status
2/6/25Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2/6/25Introduced in House
5/6/25Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
5/6/25Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
6/5/25Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
6/5/25Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
5/19/26Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
5/21/26The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
5/21/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
5/21/26On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
5/21/26Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
5/21/26On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
5/21/26Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
5/21/26POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1041, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
5/21/26The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
5/21/26Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
5/21/26The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
5/21/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
5/21/26Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
5/21/26Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
6/2/26Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.