Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-29T18:29:11Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4252 Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/29/2025, 6:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4252

The bill titled "To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4252 on June 30, 2025. The bill aims to bolster efforts at various government levels to restrict firearm access for individuals deemed a danger by court orders, emphasizing collaboration between State, Tribal, and local authorities in the removal of weapons from such individuals.

Congressional Summary of HR 4252

Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

This bill establishes grants to support the implementation of extreme risk protection order laws at the state and local levels, extends federal firearms restrictions to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders, and expands related data collection. Extreme risk protection order laws, or red flag laws, generally allow certain individuals (e.g., law enforcement officers or family members) to petition a court for a temporary order that prohibits an at-risk individual from purchasing and possessing firearms.

Among its provisions, the bill

directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to help states, local governments, Indian tribes, and other entities implement extreme risk protection order laws;
extends federal restrictions on the receipt, possession, shipment, and transportation of firearms and ammunition to individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders; and
requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation to compile records from federal, tribal, and state courts and other agencies that identify individuals who are subject to extreme risk protection orders.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4252

Bill HR 4252 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 30, 2025. Bill HR 4252 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 30, 2025. Bill HR 4252's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 30, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4252

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4252

To support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders for this purpose.