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Protecting Veterans' Rights: Prohibiting Disability Data Transfer to NICS.

This act aims to protect the privacy of veterans and other beneficiaries by preventing the Department of Veterans Affairs from transmitting their personal information to the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) solely based on a service-connected disability determination. This means that having a diagnosed disability will not automatically lead to an entry in the database used for gun purchase background checks, potentially impacting veterans' gun ownership rights.
Key points
The Department of Veterans Affairs is prohibited from sending veterans' personal data to NICS based solely on a service-connected disability.
The act seeks to safeguard veterans' gun ownership rights by preventing automatic database entries due to health conditions.
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Print number: 118_HR_5286
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2023-08-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Defending Veterans’ Second Amendment Rights Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5286.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-08-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Veterans Affairs is prohibited from sending veterans' personal data to NICS based solely on a service-connected disability.
  • The act seeks to safeguard veterans' gun ownership rights by preventing automatic database entries due to health conditions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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