Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025
3/11/2025, 8:05 AMSummary of Bill HR 496
Bill 119 hr 496, also known as the "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act," aims to address concerns regarding the transmission of certain information from the Department of Veterans Affairs to the Department of Justice for use in the national instant criminal background check system. The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Attorney General if the basis for transmitting this information was improper, does not apply, or no longer applies.The purpose of this legislation is to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who may have been unfairly or erroneously flagged in the background check system due to incorrect or outdated information provided by the VA. By requiring the VA to review and correct any improper transmissions of information, the bill seeks to ensure that veterans are not unjustly denied their right to own firearms.
In addition to addressing the issue of improper information transmission, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to veterans' rights and protections. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 496 is to safeguard the constitutional rights of veterans while also ensuring the accuracy and fairness of the background check system.
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Current Status of Bill HR 496
Bill HR 496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 496's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of February 20, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 496
Total Number of Sponsors
4Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
4Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 496
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
Criminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 496
Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025Veterans 2nd Amendment Restoration Act of 2025To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to notify the Attorney General that basis for the transmission of certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system was improper, does not apply, or no longer applies, and for other purposes.Comments
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