Failed in the House on May 21, 2026 · 208 Yea, 210 Nay, 12 Not Voting
Question: On Motion to Recommit: H R 1041 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
In plain English: This bill stops the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing a veteran's information with the background check system just because they have someone managing their benefits. This information can only be shared if a court decides the veteran is a danger to themselves or others.
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, un…