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H.R. 1041: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

This bill, known as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, proposes to modify existing laws regarding how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) handles information about veterans in relation to the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). Here are the key points:

Prohibitions on Information Transfer

The bill specifically prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sending certain personal information about a veteran to the Department of Justice. This information would be used in the NICS, which checks whether individuals are eligible to purchase firearms.

Conditions for Information Sharing

The restriction applies to cases where the Secretary pays benefits to a fiduciary on behalf of a veteran. In such situations, the Secretary cannot share that veteran’s information without a judicial order or finding. This means that the VA must have a legal determination by a judge or another court authority confirming that the veteran poses a danger to themselves or others before any information can be transmitted to the Department of Justice.

Legal Framework Changes

The proposed changes will amend Chapter 55 of Title 38 of the United States Code, which governs veterans' benefits. It introduces a new section, 5501B, which outlines the prohibition explicitly.

Impact on Veterans

The intent behind this bill is to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who may be receiving benefits due to a fiduciary arrangement, potentially allowing those veterans to maintain their rights to own firearms unless a court has declared otherwise.

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Date Action
Jun. 05, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Jun. 05, 2025 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
May. 06, 2025 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May. 06, 2025 Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Feb. 06, 2025 Introduced in House
Feb. 06, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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