Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
In committeeVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act 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.
Jun 2, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Passed
The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act aims to prevent the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from sharing certain personal information with the Department of Justice for background checks, unless a judicial authority deems the individual a danger. The bill focuses on protecting veterans' privacy and due process rights.