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H.R. 1041 119th Congress House

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Official title: 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… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: 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, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 6, 2025 Introduced by: Mike Bost Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
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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
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 · 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 · 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
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
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–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

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 221 – Pursuant to H. Res. 1300, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Veteran… Agreed to May 21, 2026
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 2
  • HRES 1300 Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of…
  • S 478 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 77

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 Cosponsors 70
All 70 Republican 70
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Jun 4, 2025
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Harris, Mark
North Carolina · May 21, 2025
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McDowell, Addison P.
North Carolina · May 20, 2025
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · May 6, 2025
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · May 6, 2025
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Ezell, Mike
Mississippi · May 6, 2025
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Hurd, Jeff
Colorado · May 6, 2025
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Fischbach, Michelle
Minnesota · Apr 30, 2025
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Moore, Tim
North Carolina · Apr 30, 2025
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Taylor, David J.
Ohio · Apr 30, 2025
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Gill, Brandon
Texas · Apr 29, 2025
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Huizenga, Bill
Michigan · Apr 29, 2025
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Crank, Jeff
Colorado · Apr 24, 2025
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Apr 7, 2025
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Comer, James
Kentucky · Mar 27, 2025
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Mar 25, 2025
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Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Mar 21, 2025
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Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Mar 21, 2025
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Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Mar 10, 2025
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Downing, Troy
Montana · Mar 10, 2025
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Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Mar 10, 2025
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Self, Keith
Texas · Mar 6, 2025
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Houchin, Erin
Indiana · Mar 3, 2025
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Feb 27, 2025
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Owens, Burgess
Utah · Feb 24, 2025
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Murphy, Gregory F.
North Carolina · Feb 14, 2025
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Messmer, Mark B.
Indiana · Feb 13, 2025
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Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Feb 12, 2025
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Barrett, Tom
Michigan · Feb 10, 2025
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Langworthy, Nicholas A.
New York · Feb 10, 2025
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Alford, Mark
Missouri · Feb 6, 2025
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Amodei, Mark E.
Nevada · Feb 6, 2025
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Babin, Brian
Texas · Feb 6, 2025
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Bacon, Don
Nebraska · Feb 6, 2025
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Baird, James R.
Indiana · Feb 6, 2025
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Bergman, Jack
Michigan · Feb 6, 2025
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Biggs, Sheri
South Carolina · Feb 6, 2025
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 6, 2025
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Cammack, Kat
Florida · Feb 6, 2025
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Collins, Mike
Georgia · Feb 6, 2025
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Crenshaw, Dan
Texas · Feb 6, 2025
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Edwards, Chuck
North Carolina · Feb 6, 2025
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Feenstra, Randy
Iowa · Feb 6, 2025
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Finstad, Brad
Minnesota · Feb 6, 2025
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Fulcher, Russ
Idaho · Feb 6, 2025
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Graves, Sam
Missouri · Feb 6, 2025
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Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Feb 6, 2025
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Guthrie, Brett
Kentucky · Feb 6, 2025
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Hamadeh, Abraham J.
Arizona · Feb 6, 2025
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 6, 2025
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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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"H.R. 1041: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1041/.
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H.R. 1041, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-1041/.
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