United States 115th Congress Status: Died 6 R cosponsors

HR 1181 — Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

Last action — Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.

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Summary

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Sec. 2) 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.

Bill Text

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Plain-language change summary

The text shows that H.R. 1181 was placed on the Senate calendar, indicating its progression through that legislative chamber. Additionally, a note referencing the bill's prior engrossment in the House has been removed. This change matters because it clarifies the current status of the bill in the legislative process, specifically that it is set for consideration in the Senate.

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1181 Engrossed in House (EH)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1181 Placed on Calendar Senate (PCS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
21 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1181 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
1181 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 21, 2017 Received;
read the first time March 22, 2017 Read the second time and placed on the calendar _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT 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.
Clerk.
KAREN L.
115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
HAAS, Clerk.
Calendar No.
21 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
_______________________________________________________________________ March 22, 2017 Read the second time and placed on the calendar
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The bill adds clarification regarding the treatment of certain mentally incapacitated persons in relation to federal firearms laws.

  • 18 U.S.C. § 922

    adjudicated as a mental defective under subsection (d)(4) or (g)(4) of section 922 → 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.

    It prevents individuals from being classified as mentally defective for firearm purposes without a judicial determination of their danger to themselves or others.

Action History

  1. Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 21.

  2. Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  3. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 198. (consideration: CR H2102-2114)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1181.

  5. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  6. POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1181, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Roe (TN) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on passage of H.R. 1181 until a time to be announced.

  7. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2135-2136)

  8. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 169).(text: CR H2102-2103)

  9. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 240 - 175 (Roll no. 169). (text: CR H2102-2103)

  10. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  11. Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-33.

  12. Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-33.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 15.

  14. Introduced in House

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1181 do?
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (Sec. 2) 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.
Who sponsors HR 1181?
HR 1181 is sponsored by Conaway, K. Michael (Republican), Wenstrup, Brad R. (Republican), Dunn, Neal P. (Republican), Bilirakis, Gus M. (Republican), Sessions, Pete (Republican), and Roe, David P. (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 1181?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed House” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1181?
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