Bill Detail

S. 478

Congress: 119

Title

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA]

Status

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

Status as of Jun 19, 9:46 AM · synced 10d ago

Introduced

2025-02-06

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