US Congress · 119th Congress (2025-2026)

HR 1041In Second Chamber

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

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Overview

This bill restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from sharing information about veterans and their beneficiaries with the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) when benefits are being paid through a fiduciary. Specifically, the VA cannot transmit personally identifiable information based solely on the arrangement of a fiduciary managing benefits unless a court has determined the veteran or beneficiary poses a danger to themselves or others. The goal of this legislation is to protect veterans' Second Amendment rights by limiting potential tracking of their firearm ownership through the background check system.

Key provisions

Prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifiable information to NICS based solely on the use of a fiduciary.
Requires a judicial order for information to be transmitted if a veteran or beneficiary is deemed a danger.
Applies to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs' transmittal of information.
Specifically targets information used by the Department of Justice’s NICS system.
Addresses information related to benefit payments managed by a fiduciary.

Who is affected

Veterans
Beneficiaries of the Department of Veterans Affairs
Fiduciaries managing benefits for veterans
Department of Veterans Affairs
Licensed firearm importers and dealers

Notable changes

Creates a new prohibition within existing VA law (Title 38)

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Legislative history

23 recorded actions · showing the most recent 12

May 21, 2026House

On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)

May 21, 2026

Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)

May 21, 2026House

On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).

May 21, 2026House

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)

May 21, 2026House

POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1041, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

May 21, 2026House

The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

May 21, 2026House

Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)

May 21, 2026House

The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

May 21, 2026House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.

May 21, 2026House

Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.

May 21, 2026House

Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)

Jun 2, 2026Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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