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S478Introduced

Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025

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Introduced
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In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-02-06
Introduced
32
Cosponsors
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Type

Sponsor

John Kennedy
John Kennedy
Republican · LA · Senator

Latest Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

2025-03-11

Bill Summary

This bill, known as the Amendment Protection Act of 2025, addresses Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025. It has been introduced and awaits committee review.

Floor Debate (6)

Members who referenced this bill on the House or Senate floor

Susan M. CollinsRME2025-01-29

SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 119TH CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS OF THE SENATE COMMITTE...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-29

TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA BAJJALIEH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA BAJJALIEH Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Americans across the country depend on their elected...

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Margaret Wood HassanDNH2025-01-29

TRIBUTE TO CELMA SILVEIRA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S478-S479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ TRIBUTE TO CELMA SILVEIRA Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recogni...

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Richard J. DurbinDIL2025-01-29

TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA BAJJALIEH Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] TRIBUTE TO CYNTHIA BAJJALIEH Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, Americans across the country depend on their elected...

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Margaret Wood HassanDNH2025-01-29

TRIBUTE TO CELMA SILVEIRA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Pages S478-S479] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS ______ TRIBUTE TO CELMA SILVEIRA Ms. HASSAN. Mr. President, I am honored to recogni...

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Susan M. CollinsRME2025-01-29

SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS OF THE SENATE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE 119TH CONGRESS Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 29, 2025)] [Senate] [Page S478] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS OF THE SENATE COMMITTE...

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Affected Industries

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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security
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