Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

House Bill 3826 - Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 3826 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.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3826

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3826

Bill HR 3826 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 18, 2019. Bill HR 3826 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on July 18, 2019. Bill HR 3826's most recent activity was Committee Hearings Held. as of September 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3826

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3826

Primary Policy Focus

Armed Forces and National Security

Potential Impact Areas

- Criminal justice information and records

- Firearms and explosives

- Government information and archives

- Veterans' pensions and compensation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3826

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

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