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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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Actions

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Date	Action
May. 21, 2026	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
May. 21, 2026	Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
May. 21, 2026	DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
May. 21, 2026	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May. 21, 2026	Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
May. 21, 2026	On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
May. 21, 2026	On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
May. 21, 2026	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
May. 21, 2026	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	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	The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May. 21, 2026	The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May. 21, 2026	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May. 19, 2026	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. 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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