HR 1041
119th Congress
House
Armed Forces and National Security
Criminal justice information and records
Firearms and explosives
Government information and archives
Veterans' pensions and compensation
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
White House position
Strongly supports
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In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 2, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
May 21, 2026 · 1:16 PM EDT
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 · 1:16 PM EDT
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 21, 2026 · 1:16 PM EDT
Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
May 21, 2026 · 1:16 PM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2026 · 12:16 PM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
May 21, 2026 · 6:13 PM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
May 21, 2026 · 6:07 PM EDT
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
May 21, 2026 · 6:01 PM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
May 21, 2026 · 6:13 PM EDT
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026 · 12:15 PM EDT
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 · 6:13 PM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table 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 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
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 6, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
Feb 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
2
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | House · vote #190 | On Passage | Passed | 216–201 | See who voted → |
| May 21, 2026 | House · vote #189 | On Motion to Recommit | Failed | 208–210 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
1
1 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 221 | — | Agreed to |
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Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
70
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Rutherford, John H.
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Harris, Mark
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McDowell, Addison P.
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Cline, Ben
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De La Cruz, Monica
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Ezell, Mike
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Hurd, Jeff
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Fischbach, Michelle
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Moore, Tim
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Taylor, David J.
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Gill, Brandon
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Huizenga, Bill
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Crank, Jeff
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Stefanik, Elise M.
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Comer, James
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Rogers, Harold
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Higgins, Clay
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Meuser, Daniel
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Barr, Andy
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Downing, Troy
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Hageman, Harriet M.
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Self, Keith
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Houchin, Erin
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Steube, W. Gregory
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Owens, Burgess
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Murphy, Gregory F.
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Messmer, Mark B.
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Hinson, Ashley
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Barrett, Tom
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
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Alford, Mark
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Amodei, Mark E.
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Babin, Brian
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Bacon, Don
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Baird, James R.
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Bergman, Jack
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Biggs, Sheri
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
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Cammack, Kat
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Collins, Mike
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Crenshaw, Dan
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Edwards, Chuck
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Feenstra, Randy
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Finstad, Brad
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Fulcher, Russ
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Graves, Sam
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Grothman, Glenn
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Guthrie, Brett
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Hamadeh, Abraham J.
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Harris, Andy
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1041: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1041/
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