H.R. 1041 · 119th Congress

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Not law Latest action Jun 2, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Where it stands

Introduced Done · Feb 6, 2025
Committee Done · Feb 6, 2025
Passed House Done · May 21, 2026
Passed Senate Not yet
President Not yet
Law Not yet

From the official actions on Congress.gov.

Key points

What it changes: A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
Who it affects: A plain-language summary isn't ready yet. The official summary below describes the bill.
What it costs: No cost estimate yet.
Where it stands: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (Jun 2, 2026)
What happens next: The Senate would need to pass it next.

Official 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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House version), via Congress.gov. These are proposed provisions, not enacted law.

Recorded votes

HOUSEFinal passageMay 21, 2026 · roll call 190

On Passage: Passed (216–201)
This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber.

Votes by party

How each party voted on roll call 190
Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes

Democratic 7 200 0 5

Republican 208 1 0 8

Independent 1 0 0 0

Party totals from the official roll call.

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted
HOUSEProceduralMay 21, 2026 · roll call 189

On Motion to Recommit: Failed (208–210)
This vote set how the bill is debated. It is not a vote for or against the bill.

Votes by party

How each party voted on roll call 189
Party Yes No Present Did not vote Share voting Yes

Democratic 208 0 0 4

Republican 0 209 0 8

Independent 0 1 0 0

Party totals from the official roll call.

Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ — includes how every member voted

How each party voted on roll call 190
Party	Yes	No	Did not vote
Democratic	7	200	5
Republican	208	1	8
Independent	1	0	0

How each party voted on roll call 189
Party	Yes	No	Did not vote
Democratic	208	0	4
Republican	0	209	8
Independent	0	1	0

Vote types come from the official question text. How we label votes

Legislative history

Jun 2, 2026Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 21, 2026The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 21, 2026On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
May 21, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
May 21, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
May 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
May 21, 2026POSTPONED 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.
May 21, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
May 21, 2026Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
May 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
May 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
May 21, 2026Rule 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.
May 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
May 19, 2026Rules 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.
Jun 5, 2025Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Jun 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
Jun 5, 2025Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
May 6, 2025Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
May 6, 2025Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb 6, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House
Feb 6, 2025Introduced in House