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Protecting Veterans' Rights: No Disability Data to NICS

This bill aims to stop the transmission of personal information of veterans receiving service-connected disability benefits to the national instant criminal background check system (NICS). This means that a service-connected disability alone will not be a basis for restricting veterans' gun ownership rights, protecting their privacy and rights. Veterans will not have to worry that their health status will affect their ability to purchase firearms.
Key points
Prohibits transmitting veterans' disability data to the NICS background check system.
Protects veterans' gun ownership rights, regardless of service-connected disability.
Enhances privacy protection for veterans' medical information.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_962
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]
Process start date: 2025-02-04
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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 119_HR_962.

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 2025-02-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits transmitting veterans' disability data to the NICS background check system.
  • Protects veterans' gun ownership rights, regardless of service-connected disability.
  • Enhances privacy protection for veterans' medical information.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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