Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

10/11/2024, 3:26 AM

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.

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 705, is a piece of legislation that aims to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who receive assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 30, 2017, by Representative Phil Roe of Tennessee.

The main purpose of the bill is to prevent the VA from reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as "mentally defective" without due process. This designation currently prohibits veterans from owning firearms, even if they are not a danger to themselves or others. The bill seeks to ensure that veterans are not unfairly stripped of their Second Amendment rights without proper legal proceedings.

Additionally, the bill would require the VA to provide veterans with the opportunity to challenge any determination that they are mentally incompetent before being reported to the NICS. This would give veterans the chance to defend their rights and ensure that they are not unjustly deprived of their ability to own firearms. Overall, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act is aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of veterans while also ensuring that those who may pose a danger to themselves or others are properly evaluated and treated. The bill has received support from various veterans' organizations and Second Amendment advocacy groups.
Congress
118
Number
HR - 705
Introduced on
2023-02-01
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/16/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 705, is a piece of legislation that aims to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who receive assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 30, 2017, by Representative Phil Roe of Tennessee.

The main purpose of the bill is to prevent the VA from reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as "mentally defective" without due process. This designation currently prohibits veterans from owning firearms, even if they are not a danger to themselves or others. The bill seeks to ensure that veterans are not unfairly stripped of their Second Amendment rights without proper legal proceedings.

Additionally, the bill would require the VA to provide veterans with the opportunity to challenge any determination that they are mentally incompetent before being reported to the NICS. This would give veterans the chance to defend their rights and ensure that they are not unjustly deprived of their ability to own firearms. Overall, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act is aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of veterans while also ensuring that those who may pose a danger to themselves or others are properly evaluated and treated. The bill has received support from various veterans' organizations and Second Amendment advocacy groups.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo 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.
Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security
Potential Impact
Criminal justice information and records•
Firearms and explosives•
Government information and archives•
Veterans' pensions and compensation

Comments

APPROVED
EN
Emmeline Norton
I can't believe this bill is passing! It's going to make it easier for veterans to access guns, which is really concerning to me. I think it's important to prioritize safety and mental health when it comes to gun ownership, and this bill seems to ove...
APPROVED
KA
Kamari Adcock
This bill is a joke, can't believe they're trying to take away our rights like this.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/24/2023

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 i...

Latest Action9/16/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573.