Carbondale Reporter

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a spending package that includes legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (IL-12) aimed at protecting veterans' Second Amendment rights without due process. The proposal restricts the Department of Veterans Affairs from automatically submitting veterans' names for background checks when they require financial assistance. Bost's initiative is anticipated to pass the Senate this weekend and then be signed into law.

"No veteran should lose their constitutional right to bear arms simply because they need help managing their finances. As a Marine and a proud gun owner, I can think of no Americans I’d trust more to responsibly own firearms than our veterans. And if a veteran is determined to be a danger to themselves or others, let a judge make that decision – not some D.C. bureaucrat. I am honored the House approved my legislation and look forward to it soon being signed into law," expressed U.S. Rep. Mike Bost.

The efforts of Bost have garnered support from various organizations, including the National Rifle Association, Gun Owners of America, the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Mission Roll Call, National Defense Committee, Vets 4 Vet Leadership, Veteran Warriors, Catholic War Veterans, and National Association for Gun Rights.

The House and Senate had previously approved an amendment sponsored by Bost to halt automatic referrals without a court's order. The upcoming legislation is seen as a significant step towards safeguarding the rights of veterans while ensuring a fair judicial process is in place.

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