A bill 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.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act - Prohibits, in any case arising out of the administration of laws and benefits by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), considering 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 judge, magistrate, or other judicial authority of competent jurisdiction that such person is a danger to himself or herself or others.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3616-3617)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3617)
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 111-76.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 111-27.
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Akaka without amendment. With written report No. 111-27.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 78.
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