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H.R. 9055 · HOUSE4d
To amend title 38, United States Code, to increase burial and funeral expenses paid by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the case of death from a service-connected disability, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 9065 · HOUSE4d
To provide research on, and services for, individuals with clinical mental health complications following a pregnancy loss, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1329 · HOUSE4d
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9064 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to temporarily increase the capital gains exclusion for any qualifying senior who sells a principal residence during a qualifying year, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9078 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act to include reporting requirements of felony convictions related to animal cruelty, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9080 · HOUSE4d
To establish a contracting preference for public buildings that use innovative wood products in the construction of those buildings, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be…
H.R. 9082 · HOUSE4d
To prohibit the use of prediction markets by Department of Defense personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.Con.Res. 107 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1330 · HOUSE4d
Recognizing the 120th anniversary of the immigration of Filipinos to Hawai'i.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9048 · HOUSE4d
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to include gluten-containing grain in the definition of a major food allergen.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9066 · HOUSE4d
To authorize the Attorney General to establish a hate crime prevention grant, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9070 · HOUSE4d
To improve immigration enforcement transparency, preserve civil rights, and improve the accountability of immigration enforcement personnel, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently…
H.R. 9072 · HOUSE4d
To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to alter the eligibility requirements for eligible youths to receive tenant-based rental assistance, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 9075 · HOUSE4d
Tax the Grift Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9053 · HOUSE4d
To ensure the reliable delivery of water to the United States under the 1944 Water Treaty, to provide a mechanism to compensate United States agricultural producers for economic losses resulting from delivery shortfalls, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Agriculture, for a period to be…
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119th Congress · H.R. 1041 · Final

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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SubjectsCriminal justice information and recordsFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesVeterans' pensions and compensation

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Constitutional authority statement (CDATA)

[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mr. BOST:H.R. 1041.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8 of the United States Constitution,which states ``[t]he Congress shall have power to lay andcollect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debtsand provide for the common defense and general welfare of theUnited States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall beuniform throughout the United States''[Page H556]

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Sponsor

  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12] · [R-IL-12] · B001295
    Rep-IL-12 current · 6 terms · @RepBost · 3 district offices

Sponsor record (congress_legislators)

Bio (legislators)

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current
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Mike Bost
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Mike
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Bost
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1960-12-30
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Current term (6 total)

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IL
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12
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Republican
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2025-01-03
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2027-01-03
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352 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1312
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352 Cannon House Office Building
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202-225-5661
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Leadership roles (0)

none

Committee memberships (7)

  • General Farm Commodities, Risk Management, and Credit (house) · house · rank 4
  • Highways and Transit (house) · house · rank 6
  • House Committee on Agriculture (house) · house · rank 9 · site
  • House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (house) · house · rank 8 · site
  • House Committee on Veterans' Affairs (house) · house · Chair · rank 1 · site
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials (house) · house · rank 3
  • Water Resources and Environment (house) · house · rank 5

Social media

District offices (3)

  • 205 East Harnett Street, Mascoutah, IL, 62258 · 618-622-0766 · fax 618-448-4233 · 38.496664,-89.7948239
  • 101 N 4th St, Suite 302, Effingham, IL, 62401 · 217-240-3170 · fax 618-448-4233 · 39.12162989999999,-88.54225699999999
  • 1109 Chestnut Street, Murphysboro, IL, 62966 · 618-457-5787 · fax 618-448-4233 · 37.7635011,-89.33563699999999

Other names (0)

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Sponsor FEC record (fec_live)

Candidate record (candidates) · cycle 2026

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2026
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BOST, MICHAEL
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REPUBLICAN PARTY
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House
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IL
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12
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C
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null
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2013-07-01
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2025-04-25
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2025-04-25
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Candidate summary (candidate_summaries) · cycle 2026

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2026
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$1,107,543.83
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$753,405.24
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$706,434.60
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$0.00
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2025-01-01
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2026-03-31

Connected committees (0)

none

Cosponsors (70)

  • Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8] · [R-TX-8] · L000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-TX-8 current · 2 terms · @RepLuttrell · 1 district office
  • Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1] · [R-MI-1] · B001301 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MI-1 current · 5 terms · @RepJackBergman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3] · [R-SC-3] · B001325 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-SC-3 current · 1 term · @repsheribiggs · 1 district office
  • Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] · [R-MN-1] · F000475 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MN-1 current · 3 terms · @RepFinstad · 2 district offices
  • Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16] · [R-IL-16] · L000585 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IL-16 current · 6 terms · @RepLaHood · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1] · [R-ID-1] · F000469 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-ID-1 current · 4 terms · @RepRussFulcher · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · [R-NC-11] · E000246 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NC-11 current · 2 terms · @RepEdwards · 1 district office
  • Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11] · [R-FL-11] · W000806 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-FL-11 current · 8 terms · @RepWebster · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] · [R-NE-2] · B001298 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NE-2 current · 5 terms · @RepDonBacon · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1] · [R-MT-1] · Z000018 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MT-1 current · 4 terms · @RepRyanZinke · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6] · [R-MO-6] · G000546 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MO-6 current · 13 terms · @RepSamGraves · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] · [R-WA-4] · N000189 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-WA-4 current · 6 terms · @RepNewhouse · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · [R-SC-1] · M000194 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-SC-1 current · 3 terms · @RepNancyMace · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] · [R-NY-24] · T000478 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NY-24 current · 4 terms · @RepTenney · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Alford, Mark [R-MO-4] · [R-MO-4] · A000379 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MO-4 current · 2 terms · @RepMarkAlford · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Van Orden, Derrick [R-WI-3] · [R-WI-3] · V000135 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-WI-3 current · 2 terms · @RepVanOrden · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-9] · [R-NC-9] · H001067 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NC-9 current · 7 terms · @RepRichHudson · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2] · [R-KY-2] · G000558 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-KY-2 current · 9 terms · @RepGuthrie · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] · [R-TX-21] · R000614 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-TX-21 current · 4 terms · @RepChipRoy · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Cammack, Kat [R-FL-3] · [R-FL-3] · C001039 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-FL-3 current · 3 terms · @RepKatCammack · 1 district office
  • Rep. Kelly, Mike [R-PA-16] · [R-PA-16] · K000376 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-PA-16 current · 8 terms · @MikeKellyPA · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2] · [R-MI-2] · M001194 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MI-2 current · 6 terms · @RepMoolenaar · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4] · [R-IA-4] · F000446 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IA-4 current · 3 terms · @RepFeenstra · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Bilirakis, Gus M. [R-FL-12] · [R-FL-12] · B001257 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-FL-12 current · 10 terms · @RepGusBilirakis · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Harris, Andy [R-MD-1] · [R-MD-1] · H001052 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MD-1 current · 8 terms · @RepAndyHarrisMD · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] · [R-IA-1] · M001215 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IA-1 current · 3 terms · @RepMMM · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Babin, Brian [R-TX-36] · [R-TX-36] · B001291 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-TX-36 current · 6 terms · @RepBrianBabin · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Baird, James R. [R-IN-4] · [R-IN-4] · B001307 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IN-4 current · 4 terms · @RepJimBaird · 1 district office
  • Rep. Moore, Barry [R-AL-1] · [R-AL-1] · M001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-AL-1 current · 3 terms · @RepBarryMoore · 5 district offices
  • Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23] · [R-CA-23] · O000019 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-CA-23 current · 3 terms · @JayObernolte · 1 district office
  • Rep. Amodei, Mark E. [R-NV-2] · [R-NV-2] · A000369 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NV-2 current · 8 terms · @MarkAmodeiNV2 · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2] · [R-TX-2] · C001120 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-TX-2 current · 4 terms · @RepDanCrenshaw · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Collins, Mike [R-GA-10] · [R-GA-10] · C001129 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-GA-10 current · 2 terms · @RepMikeCollins · 1 district office
  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham [R-AZ-8] · [R-AZ-8] · H001098 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-AZ-8 current · 1 term · 1 district office
  • Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · [R-WI-6] · G000576 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-WI-6 current · 6 terms · @RepGrothman · 1 district office
  • Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13] · [R-TX-13] · J000304 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-TX-13 current · 3 terms · @RepRonnyJackson · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] · [R-MN-8] · S001212 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-MN-8 current · 4 terms · @RepPeteStauber · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3] · [R-NE-3] · S001172 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-NE-3 current · 10 terms · @RepAdrianSmith · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] · [R-OH-6] · R000619 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-OH-6 current · 2 terms · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Yakym, Rudy [R-IN-2] · [R-IN-2] · Y000067 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-06 · original
    Rep-IN-2 current · 3 terms · @RepRudyYakym · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] · [R-MI-7] · B001321 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-MI-7 current · 1 term · @reptombarrett · 1 district office
  • Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · [R-NY-23] · L000600 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-10
    Rep-NY-23 current · 2 terms · @RepLangworthy · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Hinson, Ashley [R-IA-2] · [R-IA-2] · H001091 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-12
    Rep-IA-2 current · 3 terms · @RepAshleyHinson · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Messmer, Mark [R-IN-8] · [R-IN-8] · M001233 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-13
    Rep-IN-8 current · 1 term · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Murphy, Gregory F. [R-NC-3] · [R-NC-3] · M001210 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-14
    Rep-NC-3 current · 4 terms · @RepGregMurphy · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Owens, Burgess [R-UT-4] · [R-UT-4] · O000086 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-24
    Rep-UT-4 current · 3 terms · @RepBurgessOwens · 1 district office
  • Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] · [R-FL-17] · S001214 · Co-sponsored 2025-02-27
    Rep-FL-17 current · 4 terms · @RepGregSteube · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] · [R-IN-9] · H001093 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-03
    Rep-IN-9 current · 2 terms · @RepHouchin · 1 district office
  • Rep. Self, Keith [R-TX-3] · [R-TX-3] · S001224 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-06
    Rep-TX-3 current · 2 terms · @repkeithself · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] · [R-KY-6] · B001282 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
    Rep-KY-6 current · 7 terms · @RepAndyBarr · 1 district office
  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large] · [R-WY-0] · H001096 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
    Rep-WY current · 2 terms · @RepHageman · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Downing, Troy [R-MT-2] · [R-MT-2] · D000634 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-10
    Rep-MT-2 current · 1 term · @reptroydowning · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] · [R-PA-9] · M001204 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
    Rep-PA-9 current · 4 terms · @RepMeuser · 7 district offices
  • Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · [R-LA-3] · H001077 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-21
    Rep-LA-3 current · 5 terms · @RepClayHiggins · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] · [R-KY-5] · R000395 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-25
    Rep-KY-5 current · 23 terms · @RepHalRogers · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · [R-KY-1] · C001108 · Co-sponsored 2025-03-27
    Rep-KY-1 current · 6 terms · @RepJamesComer · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] · [R-NY-21] · S001196 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-07
    Rep-NY-21 current · 6 terms · @RepStefanik · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Crank, Jeff [R-CO-5] · [R-CO-5] · C001137 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-24
    Rep-CO-5 current · 1 term · @RepJeffCrank · 1 district office
  • Rep. Gill, Brandon [R-TX-26] · [R-TX-26] · G000603 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-29
    Rep-TX-26 current · 1 term · @repbrandongill · 1 district office
  • Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4] · [R-MI-4] · H001058 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-29
    Rep-MI-4 current · 8 terms · @RepHuizenga · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] · [R-NC-14] · M001236 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-30
    Rep-NC-14 current · 1 term · @RepTimMooreNC · 1 district office
  • Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] · [R-OH-2] · T000490 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-30
    Rep-OH-2 current · 1 term · @RepDaveTaylor · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] · [R-MN-7] · F000470 · Co-sponsored 2025-04-30
    Rep-MN-7 current · 3 terms · @RepFischbach · 2 district offices
  • Rep. Ezell, Mike [R-MS-4] · [R-MS-4] · E000235 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-06
    Rep-MS-4 current · 2 terms · @RepEzell · 4 district offices
  • Rep. Hurd, Jeff [R-CO-3] · [R-CO-3] · H001100 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-06
    Rep-CO-3 current · 1 term · @RepJeffHurd · 3 district offices
  • Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6] · [R-VA-6] · C001118 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-06
    Rep-VA-6 current · 4 terms · @RepBenCline · 4 district offices
  • Rep. De La Cruz, Monica [R-TX-15] · [R-TX-15] · D000594 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-06
    Rep-TX-15 current · 2 terms · @RepMonicaDLC · 8 district offices
  • Rep. McDowell, Addison P. [R-NC-6] · [R-NC-6] · M001240 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-20
    Rep-NC-6 current · 1 term · @RepMcDowell · 1 district office
  • Rep. Harris, Mark [R-NC-8] · [R-NC-8] · H001102 · Co-sponsored 2025-05-21
    Rep-NC-8 current · 1 term · @RepMarkHarrisNC · 1 district office
  • Rep. Rutherford, John H. [R-FL-5] · [R-FL-5] · R000609 · Co-sponsored 2025-06-04
    Rep-FL-5 current · 5 terms · @RepRutherfordFL · 1 district office

Committees (1)

  • Veterans' Affairs Committee [House Standing]
    2026-05-21T22:07:32ZUnknown
    2026-05-21T17:16:39ZUnknown
    2025-06-05T22:10:50ZReported By
    2025-05-06T14:18:25ZMarkup By
    2025-02-06T15:03:45ZReferred To

Actions — from XML (22)

  • 2026-05-21 18:13:35FloorH38800via House floor actions
    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-21 18:13:31FloorH38310via House floor actions
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • 2026-05-21 18:13:29FloorH37100via House floor actions
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
    VoteHouse roll 190 — source
  • 2026-05-21 18:13:29Floor8000via Library of Congress
    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
    VoteHouse roll 190 — source
  • 2026-05-21 18:07:32FloorH36210via House floor actions
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
    VoteHouse roll 189 — source
  • 2026-05-21 18:01:26FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
  • 2026-05-21 13:16:59FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1041, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  • 2026-05-21 13:16:51FloorH8A000via House floor actions
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  • 2026-05-21 13:16:39FloorH36200via House floor actions
    Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
  • 2026-05-21 13:16:17FloorH35000via House floor actions
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  • 2026-05-21 12:16:45FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
  • 2026-05-21 12:15:43FloorH8D000via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2026-05-21 12:15:38FloorH30000via House floor actions
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
  • 2026-05-19 16:26:45FloorH1L210via House floor actions
    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.
  • 2025-06-05CalendarsH12410via House floor actions
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
  • 2025-06-05CommitteeH12200via House floor actions
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
  • 2025-06-05Committee5000via Library of Congress
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
  • 2025-05-06Committeevia House committee actions
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
  • 2025-05-06Committeevia House committee actions
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferralH11100via House floor actions
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferralIntro-Hvia Library of Congress
    Introduced in House
  • 2025-02-06IntroReferral1000via Library of Congress
    Introduced in House

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Titles

  • Short Title(s) as Reported to HouseRHH2025-06-06T05:38:15Z
    Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
  • Display Title2025-03-06T02:53:25Z
    Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
  • Short Title(s) as IntroducedIH2025-03-06T02:53:23Z
    Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
  • Official Title as IntroducedIH2025-03-06T02:48:18Z
    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.

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Policy area

Armed Forces and National Security

Summaries

00 · 2025-02-06 · Introduced in House

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.

Related bills

  • HRES 1300 (119) Providing 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.
    Latest: 2026-05-20 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
    Relationship: Related bill (via House), Procedurally related (via House)
  • S 478 (119) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
    Latest: 2025-03-11 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
    Relationship: Related bill (via CRS)

Amendments (1)

  • HAMDT 221 (119)
    Pursuant to H. Res. 1300, the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Veterans Affairs now printed in the bill is considered as adopted.
    Submitted 2026-05-21T04:00:00Z
    Chamber: House of Representatives
    Amends: HR 1041 (119)
    Latest: 2026-05-21 — On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection.
    Sponsors
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Laws

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Committee reports

  • H. Rept. 119-143

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CBO cost estimates

  • H.R. 1041, Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act2025-05-27T21:06:00Z
    As ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs on May 6, 2025

Latest action

Date
2026-05-21
Text
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Time
18:13:35

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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 bene…
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