H.R. 1041 · 119th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Prohibits the VA from reporting veterans with appointed fiduciaries to the federal gun background check system. AI-read
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 6, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.
Roll call votes
| Date | Question | Party split (yea) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 House roll 549 |
On Motion to RecommitVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | D 208–0 · R 0–209 · I 0–1 |
Failed 208–210 |
| May 21, 2026 House roll 550 |
On PassageVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | D 7–200 · R 208–1 · I 1–0 |
Passed 216–201 |
Latest action
Jun 2, 2026 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.