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etary of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain information with the Department of Justice for the purpose of the national instant criminal background check system. This bill is designed to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans by ensuring that their personal information is not used to restrict their ability to own firearms. The bill specifically targets the practice of the Department of Veterans Affairs reporting veterans who have been deemed mentally incompetent to the national instant criminal background check system. This reporting can result in veterans being prohibited from purchasing firearms, even if they do not pose a threat to public safety. By prohibiting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting this information to the Department of Justice, the bill seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of veterans while still ensuring that those who are truly a danger to themselves or others are properly identified and prevented from accessing firearms. Overall, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act is aimed at striking a balance between protecting the rights of veterans and maintaining public safety. It is a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the potential infringement on veterans' Second Amendment rights while also addressing the need for proper background checks to prevent gun violence.

Recent Activity

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

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A bill 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.

A bill 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.

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

A bill 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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Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS]

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

Sen. Ricketts, Pete [R-NE]

Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]

Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND]

Sen. Banks, Jim [R-IN]

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR]

Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL]

Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]

Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT]

Committees and Subcommittees

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

First Rhode Island Regiment for their service during the Revolutionary War. The bill seeks to award the regiment with a Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of their dedication and sacrifice during this pivotal time in American history. The First Rhode Island Regiment, also known as the 1st Rhode Island Regiment or the Rhode Island Regiment of Foot, was a military unit that was formed in 1775 and consisted primarily of African American and Native American soldiers. The regiment played a crucial role in the Revolutionary War, participating in several key battles and campaigns, including the Battle of Rhode Island in 1778. If passed, this bill would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the First Rhode Island Regiment as a way to honor their bravery and commitment to the cause of American independence. The Congressional Gold Medal is one of the highest civilian honors that can be bestowed by the United States Congress, and is typically awarded to individuals or groups who have made significant contributions to American society. Overall, the First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act is a bipartisan effort to recognize and commemorate the important contributions of the First Rhode Island Regiment during the Revolutionary War. By awarding them with this prestigious honor, the bill aims to ensure that their legacy and sacrifice are never forgotten.

Recent Activity

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act

A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the First Rhode Island Regiment, in recognition of their dedicated service during the Revolutionary War.

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Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND]

Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]

Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME]

Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]

Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]

Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]

Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA]

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA]

Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL]

Committees and Subcommittees

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Variations and Revisions

on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons. This treaty prohibits the development, testing, production, stockpiling, stationing, transfer, use, and threat of use of nuclear weapons. In addition to signing the treaty, the bill also calls for the conversion of resources and personnel from the nuclear weapons industry to be redirected towards addressing the climate crisis. This includes repurposing facilities, equipment, and expertise towards initiatives that promote sustainability, renewable energy, and environmental conservation. The bill emphasizes the importance of shifting focus away from nuclear weapons, which pose a significant threat to global security, towards addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. By signing the treaty and redirecting resources towards climate-related efforts, the United States can play a leading role in promoting peace, sustainability, and environmental stewardship on the world stage. Overall, Bill 119 hr 1888 seeks to align US policy with international efforts to promote disarmament, peace, and environmental protection, while also addressing the pressing issue of climate change.

Recent Activity

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

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