My priorities include ... protecting the Second Amendment
Brett Guthrie will protect the Second Amendment.
Occurrences
Evidence
Guthrie said he was 'particularly glad to see provisions included in this bill that defend veterans’ Second Amendment rights' in his statement on the House-passed H.R. 8469 MilCon-VA appropriations bill.
The House passed H.R. 8469 on May 15, 2026; Guthrie voted Yea. The bill title was 'Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.'
Assessments
Guthrie took concrete same-term pro-Second Amendment action by voting for House passage of H.R. 8469 and publicly highlighting provisions he said defended veterans' Second Amendment rights. However, the evidence shows only House passage, not final enactment into law or a completed policy outcome. Because the broad promise to protect the Second Amendment is supported by legislative effort but not fully delivered on this record, partial credit is appropriate.