119th Congress
H.R. 1041
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Mike Bost(R-IL)
- Introduced
- Feb 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Committees
- House Committee on Veterans' Affairs; Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (70)
Original cosponsors (40)
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ)
- Adrian Smith (R-NE)
- Andy Harris (R-MD)
- Barry Moore (R-AL)
- Brad Finstad (R-MN)
- Brett Guthrie (R-KY)
- Brian Babin (R-TX)
- Chip Roy (R-TX)
- Chuck Edwards (R-NC)
- Claudia Tenney (R-NY)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- Daniel Webster (R-FL)
- Dan Newhouse (R-WA)
- Darin LaHood (R-IL)
- Derrick Van Orden (R-WI)
- Don Bacon (R-NE)
- Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
- Gus M. Bilirakis (R-FL)
- Jack Bergman (R-MI)
- James R. Baird (R-IN)
- Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
- John R. Moolenaar (R-MI)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)
- Mark Alford (R-MO)
- Mark E. Amodei (R-NV)
- Michael A. Rulli (R-OH)
- Mike Collins (R-GA)
- Mike Kelly (R-PA)
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Pete Stauber (R-MN)
- Randy Feenstra (R-IA)
- Richard Hudson (R-NC)
- Ronny Jackson (R-TX)
- Rudy Yakym III (R-IN)
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
- Ryan K. Zinke (R-MT)
- Sam Graves (R-MO)
- Sheri Biggs (R-SC)
Added later (30)
- Nicholas A. Langworthy (R-NY) · Feb 10, 2025
- Tom Barrett (R-MI) · Feb 10, 2025
- Ashley Hinson (R-IA) · Feb 12, 2025
- Mark B. Messmer (R-IN) · Feb 13, 2025
- Gregory F. Murphy (R-NC) · Feb 14, 2025
- Burgess Owens (R-UT) · Feb 24, 2025
- W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) · Feb 27, 2025
- Erin Houchin (R-IN) · Mar 3, 2025
- Keith Self (R-TX) · Mar 6, 2025
- Andy Barr (R-KY) · Mar 10, 2025
- Harriet M. Hageman (R-WY) · Mar 10, 2025
- Troy Downing (R-MT) · Mar 10, 2025
- Clay Higgins (R-LA) · Mar 21, 2025
- Daniel Meuser (R-PA) · Mar 21, 2025
- Harold Rogers (R-KY) · Mar 25, 2025
- James Comer (R-KY) · Mar 27, 2025
- Elise M. Stefanik (R-NY) · Apr 7, 2025
- Jeff Crank (R-CO) · Apr 24, 2025
- Bill Huizenga (R-MI) · Apr 29, 2025
- Brandon Gill (R-TX) · Apr 29, 2025
- David J. Taylor (R-OH) · Apr 30, 2025
- Michelle Fischbach (R-MN) · Apr 30, 2025
- Tim Moore (R-NC) · Apr 30, 2025
- Ben Cline (R-VA) · May 6, 2025
- Jeff Hurd (R-CO) · May 6, 2025
- Mike Ezell (R-MS) · May 6, 2025
- Monica De La Cruz (R-TX) · May 6, 2025
- Addison P. McDowell (R-NC) · May 20, 2025
- Mark Harris (R-NC) · May 21, 2025
- John H. Rutherford (R-FL) · Jun 4, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Result | Your members |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 House #190 | On Passage: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | Passed | Set your home to see |
| May 21, 2026 House #189 | On Motion to Recommit: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act | Failed | Set your home to see |
Actions
- Jun 2, 2026 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - May 21, 2026 · House
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. - May 21, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - May 21, 2026 · House
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685) - May 21, 2026 · House
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189). - May 21, 2026 · House
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711) - May 21, 2026 · House
POSTPONED 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
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. - May 21, 2026 · House
Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692) - May 21, 2026 · House
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. - May 21, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041. - May 21, 2026 · 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. - May 21, 2026 · House
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692) - May 19, 2026 · House
Rules 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. - Jun 5, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112. - Jun 5, 2025 · House
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143. - May 6, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11. - May 6, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. - Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House