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Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4252
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4252
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate 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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4252
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