Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-26T11:03:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 478 Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 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.

3/26/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 478

Bill 119 s 478, also known as the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, aims to amend title 38 of the United States Code in order to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain information with the Department of Justice for the purpose of the national instant criminal background check system. This bill is designed to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans by ensuring that their personal information is not used to restrict their ability to own firearms.

The bill specifically targets the practice of the Department of Veterans Affairs reporting veterans who have been deemed mentally incompetent to the national instant criminal background check system. This reporting can result in veterans being prohibited from purchasing firearms, even if they do not pose a threat to public safety.

By prohibiting the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting this information to the Department of Justice, the bill seeks to uphold the constitutional rights of veterans while still ensuring that those who are truly a danger to themselves or others are properly identified and prevented from accessing firearms. Overall, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act is aimed at striking a balance between protecting the rights of veterans and maintaining public safety. It is a bipartisan effort to address concerns about the potential infringement on veterans' Second Amendment rights while also addressing the need for proper background checks to prevent gun violence.

Congressional Summary of S 478

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

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 S 478

Bill S 478 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill S 478 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 6, 2025. Bill S 478's most recent activity was Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. as of March 11, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 478

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 478

A bill 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.A bill 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.

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