H.R. 1041 Passed the House Armed Forces and National Security

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

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.

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Sponsor Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] Introduced February 6, 2025 Cosponsors 70 (70 R) Latest action June 2, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Roll-call votes

HouseMay 21, 2026·Roll 190·H.R. 1041
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
On Passage

Passed216–201
R 208–1 D 7–200 I 1–0
HouseMay 21, 2026·Roll 189·H.R. 1041
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit

Failed208–210
R 0–209 D 208–0 I 0–1

Actions

Jun 2, 2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2026 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
May 21, 2026 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
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 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 21, 2026 Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
May 21, 2026 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
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 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
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 5, 2025 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Jun 5, 2025 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 Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in House

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