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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 602
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential 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
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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.
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