Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Sponsored by Mike Bost RRepublican, introduced . Policy area, as Congress files it: Armed Forces and National Security.
Status is read from the official actions by their Library of Congress codes: Became Public Law (36000) or a law number on the bill reads "Became law"; Vetoed (31000) reads "Vetoed"; Presented to President (28000) reads "Sent to the President"; passed or agreed to in the House (8000) and in the Senate (17000) reads "Passed both chambers"; one of them alone reads "Passed the House" or "Passed the Senate" ("Agreed to" for a resolution); reported to the House (5000) or the Senate (14000) reads "Reported by committee"; anything else reads "Introduced".
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Cosponsors
70 cosponsors.
| Member | Joined |
|---|---|
| Morgan Luttrell RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jack Bergman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sheri Biggs RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brad Finstad RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Darin LaHood RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Russ Fulcher RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chuck Edwards RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Daniel Webster RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Don Bacon RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ryan K. Zinke RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Sam Graves RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dan Newhouse RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Nancy Mace RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Claudia Tenney RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mark Alford RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Derrick Van Orden RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Richard Hudson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brett Guthrie RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Chip Roy RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Kat Cammack RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Kelly RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| John R. Moolenaar RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Randy Feenstra RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Gus M. Bilirakis RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Andy Harris RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mariannette Miller-Meeks RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Brian Babin RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| James R. Baird RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Barry Moore RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Jay Obernolte RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mark E. Amodei RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Dan Crenshaw RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Mike Collins RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Abraham J. Hamadeh RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Glenn Grothman RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Ronny Jackson RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Pete Stauber RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Adrian Smith RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Michael A. Rulli RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Rudy Yakym III RRepublicanOriginal cosponsor | |
| Tom Barrett RRepublican | |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy RRepublican | |
| Ashley Hinson RRepublican | |
| Mark B. Messmer RRepublican | |
| Gregory F. Murphy RRepublican | |
| Burgess Owens RRepublican | |
| W. Gregory Steube RRepublican | |
| Erin Houchin RRepublican | |
| Keith Self RRepublican | |
| Andy Barr RRepublican | |
| Harriet M. Hageman RRepublican | |
| Troy Downing RRepublican | |
| Daniel Meuser RRepublican | |
| Clay Higgins RRepublican | |
| Harold Rogers RRepublican | |
| James Comer RRepublican | |
| Elise M. Stefanik RRepublican | |
| Jeff Crank RRepublican | |
| Brandon Gill RRepublican | |
| Bill Huizenga RRepublican | |
| Tim Moore RRepublican | |
| David J. Taylor RRepublican | |
| Michelle Fischbach RRepublican | |
| Mike Ezell RRepublican | |
| Jeff Hurd RRepublican | |
| Ben Cline RRepublican | |
| Monica De La Cruz RRepublican | |
| Addison P. McDowell RRepublican | |
| Mark Harris RRepublican | |
| John H. Rutherford RRepublican |
Text
| Version | Date | Our copy |
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| Referred in Senate | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Engrossed in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Reported in House | Read our copyThe official file | |
| Introduced in House | Read our copyThe official file |
Actions
- Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
- Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190). (text: CR H3684-3685)
- On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 208 - 210 (Roll no. 189).
- Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3710-3711)
- POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1041, the Chair put the question on motion to recommit and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Bost demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
- The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Ms. Morrison moved to recommit to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (CR H3692)
- The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1041.
- Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3684-3692)
- Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
- Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
- Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-143.
- Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 13 - 11.
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- Introduced in House
- Introduced in House
Committees
- Veterans' Affairs Committee (Senate)Referred To, June 2, 2026
- Veterans' Affairs Committee (House)Unknown, May 21, 2026; Unknown, May 21, 2026; Reported By, June 5, 2025; Markup By, May 6, 2025; Referred To, February 6, 2025
Hearings
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Who lobbied on this bill
Confirmed from the official record11 lobbying reports name H.R. 1041, for 10 clients.
| Client | Registrant | Amount for the whole quarter | Lobbyists named for this issue | Filed | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GUN RIGHTSSecond quarter of 2026 | $293,250reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS | DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANSSecond quarter of 2026 | $149,180reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| GIFFORDS | GIFFORDSSecond quarter of 2026 | $70,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY ACTION FUND | AVOQ, LLCSecond quarter of 2026 | $60,000reported as income |
| Open the report | |
| AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION | AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNIONSecond quarter of 2026 | $670,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA | PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICASecond quarter of 2026 | $112,137reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN | HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGNSecond quarter of 2026 | $223,727reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE | BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCESecond quarter of 2026 | $40,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATION | NATIONAL SHOOTING SPORTS FOUNDATIONSecond quarter of 2026 | $1,990,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICASecond quarter of 2026 | $540,000reported as expenses |
| Open the report | |
| GIFFORDS | SUNNYSIDE STRATEGYSecond quarter of 2026 | The report gives no amount |
| Open the report |
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Reports read: 1 of 1 quarters read in full (2026-Q2). With no registered key the service allows 15 requests a minute, so this covers the latest quarter only. With a key it covers four.
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