Federal · 119th Congress
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Policy areaArmed Forces and National Security
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Cosponsors70
Mark AlfordRU.S. Representative · 4th District · MO
Mark E. AmodeiRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NV
Brian BabinRU.S. Representative · 36th District · TX
Don BaconRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · NE
James R. BairdRU.S. Representative · 4th District · IN
Jack BergmanRU.S. Representative · 1st District · MI
Sheri BiggsRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · SC
Gus M. BilirakisRU.S. Representative · 12th District · FL
Kat CammackRU.S. Representative · 3rd District · FL
Mike CollinsRU.S. Representative · 10th District · GA
Dan CrenshawRU.S. Representative · 2nd District · TX
Chuck EdwardsRU.S. Representative · 11th District · NC12 of 70
Floor votes2
Other titles3
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system.Official Title as Introduced
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system, and for other purposes.Official Titles as Amended by HouseOfficial Title from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection ActShort Title(s) as IntroducedShort Title(s) as Reported to HouseShort Title(s) as Passed HouseShort Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text
Legislative history21
Jun 2, 2026
SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2026
House · AmendmentAmendment in the nature of a substitute reported by the House Committee on Rules. (consideration: CR H3684-3692, H3710-3711; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3684-3685)
May 21, 2026
House · FloorThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026
House · FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026
House · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)Roll Call 190216–201
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May 21, 2026
House · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).Roll Call 189208–210
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May 21, 2026
House · FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
May 21, 2026
House · FloorPOSTPONED 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.
May 21, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 21, 2026
House · FloorMs. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
May 21, 2026
House · FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2026
House · FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
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Documents5
Texts
As referred to a Senate committeeLatestReferred in SenateU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 2, 2026As passed by the HouseEngrossed in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeMay 21, 2026As reported by the House committeeReported in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeJun 5, 2025As introduced in the HouseIntroduced in HouseU.S. Government Publishing OfficeFeb 6, 2025