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H.R. 1217

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Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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Committee
Latest Action · April 12, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
February 23, 2021
Cosponsors (19)
0D 19R
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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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