H.R. 705 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
H.R. 705 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 1, 2023, sponsored by Mike Bost with 73 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 73
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mike Bost (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 73 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 573. (Sep 16, 2024)
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- S. 619: COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
- S. 777: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2023
- S. 30: Fiscal Year 2023 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
- H.R. 3672: To designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Indian River, Michigan, as the…
- S. 475: A bill to designate the clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Gallup, New Mexico, as the…
- S. 112: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to strengthen benefits for children of Vietnam…
- S. 2795: A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to extend and modify certain authorities and…
- H.R. 366: Korean American Vietnam Allies Long Overdue for Relief Act
- H.R. 1226: Wounded Warrior Access Act
- H.R. 2670: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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