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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
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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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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
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State
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Matthew M. Rosendale, Sr.
RRepublican
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Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
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Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
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Barry Moore
RRepublican
Co
Bob Good
RRepublican
Co
Brian Babin
RRepublican
Co
Elijah Crane
RRepublican
Co
Eric Burlison
RRepublican
Co
Josh Brecheen
RRepublican
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Keith Self
RRepublican
Co
Lauren Boebert
RRepublican
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