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To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-629| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2017
K. Michael Conaway

K. Michael Conaway

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1181: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Firearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsMental healthVeterans' medical care

To amend title 38, United States Code, to clarify the conditions under which certain persons may be treated as adjudicated mentally incompetent for certain purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-629| House 
| Updated: 2/3/2017
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act This bill prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Department of Veterans Affairs, any person who is mentally incapacitated, deemed mentally incompetent, or experiencing an extended loss of consciousness from being considered adjudicated as a mental defective for purposes of the right to receive or transport firearms without the order or finding of a judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.
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Timeline
Jan 24, 2017
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 3, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
  • January 24, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • January 24, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
K. Michael Conaway

K. Michael Conaway

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (1)
Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)

Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 115-1181: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Firearms and explosivesLicensing and registrationsMental healthVeterans' medical care