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BillHR 1041 · 119

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Introduced
Feb 6, 2025
Cosponsors
70
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 2, 2026

Bill Summary

Protects veterans' right to own guns by requiring the Department of Veterans Affairs to have a court order before declaring a veteran mentally unfit to buy or own firearms. Requires a judge to decide if a veteran is mentally incompetent to manage their own affairs before their gun rights can be taken away.

Sponsored By

Mike Bost
Republican · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 6, 2025
  5. Jun 2, 2026You Are Here

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects veterans who have been deemed mentally incompetent by the Department of Veterans Affairs, allowing them to retain their right to own guns unless a court orders otherwise. It specifically impacts those veterans who rely on VA benefits and may have had their gun rights taken away without a court decision.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
71backers
  • Republican71
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%
Latest floor voteMay 21, 2026
216–201

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (70)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Veterans' Affairs
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last UpdatedJun 2, 2026
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.