S. 478: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-06 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Armed Forces and National Security |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-11 — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-35. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-28 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-06):
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025
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.
Specifically, the bill prohibits the VA from transmitting personally identifying information of a veteran or a beneficiary to the NICS solely on the basis that such veteran or beneficiary has an appointed fiduciary to manage their benefits, unless there is an order or finding of a judicial authority that such veteran or beneficiary is a danger to themselves or others.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Jerry Moran | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Mike Rounds | R SD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Jim Banks | R IN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Thom Tillis | R NC (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Bill Cassidy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| John Boozman | R AR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Tim Sheehy | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-06 |
| Rand Paul | R KY 2025-03-25 |
| James C. Justice | R WV 2025-04-28 |
| Ted Budd | R NC 2025-04-28 |
| James Lankford | R OK 2025-05-05 |
| James E. Risch | R ID 2025-05-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 478 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 478?
S. 478 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 478 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).