Bill · H.R. 4252· House(119-HR-4252)
Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/30/2025
- Last activity
- 6/30/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Salud Carbajal
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025 aims to support State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove firearm access from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others via court orders. It establishes a grant program where the Attorney General provides funds to eligible entities to enhance law enforcement and court capacities. These funds can be used for training, technical assistance, and public awareness regarding extreme risk protection orders. The bill requires specific legislation at the state or tribal level that includes due process, such as notice and hearings. It also updates federal law to prohibit firearm possession for those subject to these court orders. Finally, it mandates that these orders be recognized across different states and tribal jurisdictions.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+7
The bill expands the ability to remove firearms from individuals deemed a danger to themselves or others.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The bill mandates training to address bias based on race and ethnicity in the administration of orders.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill empowers Indian Tribes to implement and enforce their own extreme risk protection orders.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Would gun owners be better off under this?-6
The bill allows for the removal of firearms through court orders based on risk assessments.
Does this protect the right to own guns?-5
The bill implements restrictions on firearm possession through court-ordered extreme risk protection orders.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?-2
The bill allows for ex parte orders which can restrict firearm access before a full hearing occurs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Safety through Targeted Interventions: The bill aims to reduce the risk of firearm-related death or injury by allowing for the removal of firearms from individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others (Section 2(a)(2)).
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Enhanced Law Enforcement Training: Grant funds can be used to train officers in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and how to interact with persons experiencing mental illness or emotional distress (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(iii)).
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Reduction of Bias in Legal Processes: A portion of the grant funds is designated to train law enforcement in the safe and equitable use of orders, specifically addressing biases related to race, ethnicity, gender, and disability (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(i)).
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Support for Victims and High-Risk Individuals: Training can include best practices for referring individuals to essential services like mental health, substance abuse, housing assistance, and legal services (Section 2(b)(4)(A)(iv)).
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Interstate Recognition of Safety Orders: The "Full Faith and Credit" provision ensures that an extreme risk protection order issued in one State or Tribe is recognized and enforced by the courts and law enforcement of another State or Tribe (Section 6(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Potential for Ex Parte Orders: The bill allows courts to issue "ex parte" orders, which means a court can prohibit a person from possessing firearms before they have had a hearing or the opportunity to be heard (Section 2(c)(1)(D)).
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Restrictions on Firearm Ownership: Individuals subject to these orders will be prohibited from possessing or receiving firearms, which may impact their rights depending on the court's findings (Section 2(c)(1)(A) and Section 3).
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Restrictions on Firearm Return: Firearms removed under an order can only be returned once an individual has regained eligibility under Federal, State, or Tribal law (Section 2(c)(1)(E)(i)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+7Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Policing Reform+3Improves Second Amendment Protections-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Women+3Good For People With Disabilities+2Good For Veterans+2Good For Gun Owners-6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Increase States Rights+2Improves Due Process-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance-2
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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