HR 8906 United States House · 118th Congress

Veterans Gun Rights Protection Act of 2024

This bill amends federal law to clarify that veterans may lawfully carry firearms on Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) property, provided it complies with applicable state and local laws. It updates Title 18, U.S. Code, to explicitly include veterans' lawful firearm carrying on VA property as an exception to certain restrictions. The bill also adds a new provision to Title 38 confirming that such lawful possession does not violate VA regulations or penalties. It directly affects veterans using VA facilities (like hospitals or offices) and ensures VA policies align with state firearm laws where permitted. The change focuses on clarifying existing legal boundaries without altering state gun laws or expanding firearm access.
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Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 28, 2024 Last action Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 28, 2024
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Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Jun 28, 2024
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