Vote: On Motion to Recommit
U.S. HouseMay 21, 2026Result: Failed
(208) (210) (0) (12)
House bill · H.R. 1041 (119th Congress)
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
U.S. House of Representatives
Latest action Jun 2, 2026
Sponsor: Mike Bost (U.S. Representative, IL-12, Republican)
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Summary
Veterans 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.
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
House Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
Also referred to Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs · U.S. Senate.
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Cosponsors
70
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- Abraham J. Hamadeh
- Addison P. McDowell
- Adrian Smith
- Andy Barr
- Andy Harris
- Ashley Hinson
- Barry Moore
- Ben Cline
- Bill Huizenga
- Brad Finstad
- Brandon Gill
- Brett Guthrie
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- Brian Babin
- Burgess Owens
- Chip Roy
- Chuck Edwards
- Claudia Tenney
- Clay Higgins
- Dan Crenshaw
- Dan Newhouse
- Daniel Meuser
- Daniel Webster
- Darin LaHood
- David J. Taylor
- Derrick Van Orden
- Don Bacon
- Elise M. Stefanik
- Erin Houchin
- Glenn Grothman
- Gregory F. Murphy
- Gus M. Bilirakis
- Harold Rogers
- Harriet M. Hageman
- Jack Bergman
- James Comer
- James R. Baird
- Jay Obernolte
- Jeff Crank
- Jeff Hurd
- John H. Rutherford
- John R. Moolenaar
- Kat Cammack
- Keith Self
- Mariannette Miller-Meeks
- Mark Alford
- Mark B. Messmer
- Mark E. Amodei
- Mark Harris
- Michael A. Rulli
- Michelle Fischbach
- Mike Collins
- Mike Ezell
- Mike Kelly
- Monica De La Cruz
- Morgan Luttrell
- Nancy Mace
- Nicholas A. Langworthy
- Pete Stauber
- Randy Feenstra
- Richard Hudson
- Ronny Jackson
- Rudy Yakym III
- Russ Fulcher
- Ryan K. Zinke
- Sam Graves
- Sheri Biggs
- Tim Moore
- Tom Barrett
- Troy Downing
- W. Gregory Steube
Recorded votes
Vote: On Passage
U.S. HouseMay 21, 2026Result: Passed
(216) (201) (0) (13)
Related bills
- S. 478Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Related bill
- H.Res. 1300Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.Related bill, procedurally related
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Full history
- Jun 2, 2026
In committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. House
- Jun 2, 2026
Sent to the executive
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. Senate
- May 21, 2026
Debate - the House Proceeded With One Hour of Debate on H.R. 1041.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (roll no. 189).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
- May 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (roll no. 189).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
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- May 21, 2026
On Motion to Recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (roll no. 189).
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
- May 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
U.S. House of Representatives
- May 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- May 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- May 21, 2026
Passed a chamber
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- May 19, 2026
Reported out of committee
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. 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.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
- Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
- Jun 5, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
- Jun 5, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
- Jun 5, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
- Jun 5, 2025
Reported out of committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
- May 6, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 6, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 6, 2025
Committee vote
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
- May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
- May 6, 2025
Reported out of committee
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
- Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Feb 6, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
U.S. House of Representatives
- Feb 6, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
U.S. House of Representatives
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