What does Preamble of Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 38, United States Code. The proposed amendment would prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice. This information is intended for use by the national instant criminal background check system.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025.

What does PROHIBITION ON SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TRANSMITTAL OF of Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Chapter 55 of Title 38 of the United States Code by adding section 5501B. Section 5501B prohibits the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting personally identifiable information of a beneficiary to the Department of Justice for use by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. This prohibition applies when benefits are paid to a fiduciary for the beneficiary's use and benefit, unless a judicial authority has determined the beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.

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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

Last updated: 3/11/2025 · Introduced: 2/6/2025

Author: John Kennedy (R-LA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prevents the Department of Veterans Affairs from sharing a beneficiary's personal information with the Department of Justice for background checks, even if a fiduciary manages their benefits.
An exception to this prohibition exists if a court has determined a beneficiary poses a danger to themselves or others.
The bill amends federal law to formally establish this restriction on information sharing related to veterans’ benefits and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 1041(Passed House)Official page

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