Defending Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-19T15:46:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 962 Defending Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights 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.

3/19/2025, 3:46 PM

Summary of Bill HR 962

Bill 119 hr 962, also known as the "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act," aims to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain information with the Department of Justice for use in the national instant criminal background check system. This bill is designed to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who may have been deemed mentally incompetent or incapable of managing their own finances by the VA.

The bill states that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs cannot transmit information about a veteran to the Department of Justice for inclusion in the background check system unless a judicial authority has determined that the veteran poses a danger to themselves or others. This is intended to ensure that veterans are not unfairly stripped of their right to own firearms without due process.

Supporters of the bill argue that veterans who have served their country should not be automatically stripped of their Second Amendment rights based on a VA determination alone. They believe that due process should be followed before any restrictions are placed on a veteran's ability to own firearms. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could potentially allow individuals who are mentally unstable or dangerous to possess firearms, putting themselves and others at risk. They believe that the VA's determinations should be taken into consideration when determining whether a veteran should be allowed to own firearms. Overall, Bill 119 hr 962 raises important questions about the balance between protecting the Second Amendment rights of veterans and ensuring public safety. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on veterans and gun control laws in the future.

Congressional Summary of HR 962

Defending Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Act

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs from transmitting personally identifiable information of veterans or their beneficiaries to the national instant criminal background check system utilized by licensed importers or dealers of firearms solely on the basis that a veteran has a service-connected disability.

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Current Status of Bill HR 962

Bill HR 962 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 4, 2025. Bill HR 962 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 4, 2025. Bill HR 962's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. as of March 6, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 962

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 962

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.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.

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