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Introduced
01/24/2017
01/24/2017
In Committee
02/03/2017
02/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.
AI Summary
This bill, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from considering a person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness as "adjudicated as a mental defective" for the purposes of receiving or transporting firearms, unless a judge or other judicial authority has specifically found that the person is a danger to themselves or others. This is intended to protect the gun ownership rights of veterans who may experience temporary mental health issues while under the VA's administration of benefits and services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. (on 02/03/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/629/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr629/BILLS-115hr629ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr629/BILLS-115hr629ih.pdf.pdf |
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