Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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Armed Forces and National Security
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] (R) — IL
Summary
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.
Legislative subjects
Armed Forces and National Security; Criminal justice information and records; Firearms and explosives; Government information and archives; Veterans' pensions and compensation
Latest action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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