The bill
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
HR. 1041, 119th Congress — read as touching Firearms & Ammunition.
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
Download PDFBill ID: 119/hr/1041
Last Updated: July 22, 2026
Sponsored by
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
ID: B001295
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The sponsor
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.
The money
$104,500 raised
27 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.
Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law
Track this bill's progress through the legislative process
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
June 1, 2026
Introduced
Committee Review
Floor Action
Passed House
Senate Review
📍 Current Status
Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.
🎉
Passed Congress
🖊️
Presidential Action
⚖️
Became Law
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Bill Summary
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 1041 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
<DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 1041
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 2, 2026
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs
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💰 Campaign Finance Network
Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle
Total Contributions
$104,500
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$12,100
Committees
$0
Individuals
$92,400
No PAC contributions found
1
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
$6,600
2
MIAMI TRIBE OF OKLAHOMA
$2,000
3
CAMPBELL FARMS
$1,500
4
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
$1,500
5
WAITE, TOMB & EBERLY LLP
$500
No committee contributions found
1
EMMET, RICHARD
$23,100
2
GILLIAM, RICHARD
$9,900
3
SCHWAB, CHARLES
$6,600
4
STERN, ELIZABETH MAY
$6,600
5
WEEKLEY, RICHARD
$6,600
6
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
$6,600
7
BUKOWSKY, BRANT N. MR.
$6,600
8
BUKOWSKY, BROCK R. MR.
$6,600
9
BUKOWSKY, JENNIFER
$3,300
10
DONOHO, KIMBERLY K. MRS.
$3,300
11
FLINT, ETHAN
$3,300
12
GREENBLATT, SCOTT
$3,300
13
HOPKINS, JUSTIN MR.
$3,300
14
MCINERNEY, THOMAS E.
$3,300
Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance
This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.
Rep. Luttrell, Morgan [R-TX-8]
ID: L000603
Top Contributors
10
1
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationWOODVILLE, TX
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
2
TIGUA INDIAN RES.-YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$3,300
Jun 20, 2023
3
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationWOODVILLE, TX
$3,300
Sep 27, 2024
4
TIGUA INDIAN RES.-YSLETA DEL SUR PUEBLO
OrganizationEL PASO, TX
$2,500
Sep 20, 2024
5
GRIFFIN, KENNETH
CITADEL LLC • FOUNDER CEO
IndividualMIAMI BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
6
SINGER, PAUL
ELLIOTT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT • CO-CEO CO-CIO PRESIDENT
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$6,600
Apr 10, 2023
7
STEDMAN, STUART
STEDMAN WEST INTERESTS INC. • INVESTOR/PRESIDENT
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$6,600
Jun 22, 2023
8
FISHER, KENNETH
FISHER INVESTMENTS • EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 23, 2024
9
FISHER, SHERRILYN
PLANO 6500 LLC • MEMBER
IndividualPLANO, TX
$6,600
May 23, 2024
10
ERICKSON, MARILYN
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPOWELL, TN
$6,600
Jul 6, 2024
Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
ID: B001301
Top Contributors
10
1
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationSHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
2
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationMT. PLEASANT, MI
$3,300
Dec 8, 2023
3
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 17, 2024
4
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
5
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,000
Dec 31, 2023
6
SAULT STE MARIE TRIBE OF CHIPPEWA INDIANS
OrganizationSAULT SAINTE MARIE, MI
$2,900
Dec 7, 2023
7
DRESNER, LINDA
DRESNER DESIGNS • CEO
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
8
LEVY, EDWARD
WEST BAY BEACH RESORT • PRESIDENT
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Dec 6, 2023
9
TAYLOR, MARGARETTA J. MS
NONE • RETIRED
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Mar 5, 2024
10
GREENBLATT, SCOTT
VETERANS GUARDIAN VA CLAIM CONSULTING • CEO
IndividualPINEHURST, NC
$6,600
Jun 29, 2023
Rep. Biggs, Sheri [R-SC-3]
ID: B001325
Top Contributors
10
1
BENNETT, HEATHER
IndividualTOWNVILLE, SC
$6,600
Feb 12, 2024
2
COX, HOWARD
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSENECA, SC
$6,600
Mar 18, 2024
3
SCOTT, MARILYN
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualKOSCIUSKO, MS
$6,600
Feb 12, 2024
4
SEYMORE, GARY W
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualANDERSON, SC
$6,600
Feb 12, 2024
5
MATTEO, CHRIS
UBS • FINANCIAL ADVISOR
IndividualHOBOKEN, NJ
$5,000
Mar 6, 2024
6
CASSELS, W.T. JR.
SOUTHEASTERN FRIGHT LINES • PRESIDENT
IndividualCOLUMBIA, SC
$3,500
Oct 30, 2024
7
CASSELS, W TOBIN III
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES • PRESIDENT
IndividualCOLUMBIA, SC
$3,500
Oct 30, 2024
8
ARIAIL, BRANDI C
CROSSWALK HOLDINGS, INC. • INVESTOR
IndividualGREENVILLE, SC
$3,500
Mar 22, 2024
9
FLOYD, KAREN KANES
THE PALLADIAN GROUP INC • PUBLIC RELATIONS
IndividualSPARTANBURG, SC
$3,500
Jun 18, 2024
10
SIMPSON, DARWIN H
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSPARTANBURG, SC
$3,500
Jun 18, 2024
Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
ID: F000475
Top Contributors
10
1
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
COMPRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
May 29, 2024
2
PRAIRIE ISLAND TRIBAL COUNCIL
COMWELCH, MN
$2,500
Feb 15, 2023
3
REPUBLICAN MAINSTREET PARTNERSHIP PAC
PACWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jul 28, 2023
4
WATONWAN COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY
COMSAINT JAMES, MN
$800
May 30, 2024
5
ANDERSON, ROLLIS H
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE • CEO
IndividualSAINT CLOUD, MN
$13,200
Mar 20, 2024
6
KROLL, MARK W
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualCRYSTAL BAY, MN
$13,200
Mar 31, 2023
7
SONNEK, KATHLEEN M
SELF • WRITER
IndividualLAKE CRYSTAL, MN
$10,000
Sep 21, 2023
8
HALKYARD, JONATHAN
MGM RESORTS • CFO
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$9,423
Mar 26, 2024
9
KING, RUSSELL S
KING CAPITAL LLC • CEO
IndividualMINNEAPOLIS, MN
$6,870
Dec 24, 2023
10
MILLER, HUGH L
RTP COMPANY • PRESIDENT
IndividualWINONA, MN
$6,600
Mar 28, 2024
Rep. LaHood, Darin [R-IL-16]
ID: L000585
Top Contributors
10
1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Jun 14, 2024
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
May 15, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 16, 2023
5
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,300
Oct 28, 2024
6
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Feb 8, 2023
7
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Mar 30, 2023
8
SALT RIVER PIMA MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$1,000
Mar 31, 2023
9
D CONSTRUCTION, INC.
OrganizationCOAL CITY, IL
$1,000
Mar 29, 2024
10
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Jun 30, 2024
Rep. Fulcher, Russ [R-ID-1]
ID: F000469
Top Contributors
10
1
ROBU, ELI
AJ GENERAL CONTRACTORS • CONSTRUCTION
IndividualWORLEY, ID
$3,300
Aug 4, 2024
2
SCOTT, JB
SELF EMPLOYED • REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualBOISE, ID
$3,300
Apr 16, 2024
3
VANDERSLOOT, FRANK
MELALEUCA • CEO
IndividualIDAHO FALLS, ID
$3,300
May 1, 2024
4
TURLINGTON, SCOTT
TAMARACK RESORT • HOSPITALITY
IndividualTAMARACK, ID
$3,300
Apr 20, 2024
5
VANDERSLOOT, BELINDA
HOMEMAKER • HOMEMAKER
IndividualIDAHO FALLS, ID
$3,300
May 1, 2024
6
BENNETT, BRETT
BENNETT LUMBER • PRESIDENT
IndividualMOSCOW, ID
$3,300
Oct 28, 2023
7
WILLIAMS, LARRY
TREE TOP RANCHES • OWNER
IndividualBOISE, ID
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
8
CENTERS, JAKE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualMERIDIAN, ID
$3,300
Feb 15, 2024
9
ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES • CEO
IndividualEAGLE, ID
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
10
ROOPE, CALEB
THE PACIFIC COMPANIES • CEO
IndividualEAGLE, ID
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
ID: E000246
Top Contributors
10
1
BAUM, ANN
OSAAT ENTERPRISES LLC DBA MCDONALD'S • RESTAURANT OWNER
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Dec 21, 2023
2
DUHAMEL, WILLIAM F
ROUTE ONE INVESTMENT COMPANY • PORTFOLIO MANAGER
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
3
BELL, JOHN W III
BILTMORE PROPERTY GROUP • MANAGEMENT
IndividualASHEVILLE, NC
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
4
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDI, TRIBE
UNINCORP INDIAN TRIBE • UNINCORP INDIAN TRIBE
IndividualCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 8, 2024
5
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDI, TRIBE
UNINCORP INDIAN TRIBE • UNINCORP INDIAN TRIBE
IndividualCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Feb 13, 2024
6
POPE, JAMES
VARIETY WHOLESALERS • RETAILER
IndividualRALEIGH, NC
$3,300
Feb 12, 2024
7
SYKES, CLAY
ESG OPERATIONS INC. • PRINCIPAL
IndividualPENROSE, NC
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
8
SYKES, LISA
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualPENROSE, NC
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
9
FAISON, JAY
2040 FOUNDATION • DIRECTOR
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
10
FAISON, JAY
2040 FOUNDATION • DIRECTOR
IndividualCHARLOTTE, NC
$3,300
Mar 4, 2024
Rep. Webster, Daniel [R-FL-11]
ID: W000806
Top Contributors
10
1
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Apr 18, 2024
2
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualKESWICK, VA
$6,600
Apr 15, 2024
3
SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualSURFSIDE, FL
$6,600
Feb 15, 2024
4
FILBURN, MARK
WHITESTONE CONSTRUCTION • PRESIDENT
IndividualLONGWOOD, FL
$3,400
Jun 26, 2024
5
FILBURN, MARK
IndividualLONGWOOD, FL
$3,400
Sep 4, 2024
6
ASNESS, CLIFF
AQR • EXECUTIVE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jun 6, 2024
7
ASNESS, LAUREL
MARCUM LLP • EXECUTIVE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Jun 6, 2024
8
BEUCHER, NICK
CEO • TAVISTOCK FINANCIAL CORPORATION
IndividualORLANDO, FL
$3,300
May 28, 2024
9
BRADLEY, JACQUELINE
RETIRED • RETIRED
IndividualKESWICK, VA
$3,300
Apr 18, 2024
10
DEVORE, DEBBIE
SEA & SHORELINE • ACCOUNTANT
IndividualWINTER GARDEN, FL
$3,300
May 31, 2024
Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2]
ID: B001298
Top Contributors
10
1
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
3
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$3,300
Mar 28, 2023
4
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Jun 27, 2023
5
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Jun 27, 2023
7
REPUBLICAN MAIN STREET PARTNERSHIP
OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC
$1,000
Jul 11, 2024
8
CARSON, RUSSELL S.
THE CARSON FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST • PHILANTHROPY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 24, 2024
9
FRANK, JIM
2FILLC • EXEC
IndividualWINNETKA, IL
$6,600
Apr 23, 2024
10
DANIELS, BRANDON
EXIGER • CEO
IndividualRICHMOND, VA
$6,600
Apr 21, 2024
Rep. Zinke, Ryan K. [R-MT-1]
ID: Z000018
Top Contributors
10
1
PASCUA YAQUI TRIBE
OrganizationTUCSON, AZ
$3,300
Dec 31, 2023
2
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
3
PECHANGA BAND OF INDIANS
OrganizationTEMECULA, CA
$3,300
Feb 5, 2024
4
THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
OrganizationTULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
5
PALA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationPALA, CA
$2,500
Jun 6, 2023
6
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATION
OrganizationPABLO, MT
$2,350
Mar 20, 2023
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Oct 28, 2024
8
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND MIWOK INDIANS
OrganizationPLACERVILLE, CA
$2,000
Jan 16, 2024
9
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Mar 5, 2024
10
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
OrganizationMARICOPA, AZ
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
Donor Network - Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
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Total contributions: $159,150
Top Donors - Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]
Showing top 19 donors by contribution amount
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Industry Impact
Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped.
- +Firearms & Ammunitionconfidence 0.90
Section 2 prohibits VA from transmitting beneficiary info to DOJ for NICS based solely on fiduciary payment determinations, limiting background check data and thus reducing barriers to firearm purchases, benefiting the firearms industry.
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