Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
This bill would allow veterans and visitors to carry firearms on Department of Veterans Affairs properties, such as VA medical centers and benefits offices, as long as they comply with state and local gun laws. Currently, federal law prohibits firearms on VA facilities, but this legislation would create an exception for otherwise lawful firearm possession that meets state and local regulations. The bill amends federal law to clarify that carrying a firearm on VA property would not violate federal rules if it is legal under the state and local laws where the VA facility is located. The legislation does not include specific funding or implementation timelines. The bill was introduced in June 2024 and referred to the House Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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