Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

House Bill 602 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 602 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 602

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - Prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.

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Current Status of Bill HR 602

Bill HR 602 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 8, 2013. Bill HR 602 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 8, 2013. Bill HR 602's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 114. as of July 19, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 602

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 602

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Firearms and explosives

- Licensing and registrations

- Mental health

- Veterans' medical care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 602

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.