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Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Introduced
Summary
Creates a federal grant program to support and standardize Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs). It would fund training, court and law enforcement capacity, and public outreach while tying qualifying ERPOs into federal gun-disqualification rules and national records.
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Qualifying ERPOs bar firearm possession
If enacted, being subject to a qualifying ERPO would make you a federal prohibited person. The order would have to be issued after a hearing with notice, prevent possession or receipt of firearms, and include a finding that you pose a danger to yourself or others. This would prevent future gun purchases and transfers through the national background check system. The change would take effect 180 days after enactment.
ERPOs enforced across States and Tribes
If enacted, States and Tribal governments would have to recognize and enforce ERPOs issued by other States and Tribes when the issuing court had jurisdiction and gave reasonable notice. Ex parte orders must be followed by timely notice and a hearing. Tribal courts would have explicit civil authority to issue and enforce ERPOs on Tribal land. These rules would start 180 days after enactment.
Grants to implement ERPO laws
If enacted, the Attorney General would run a grant program to help States, Tribes, local governments, and eligible groups put Extreme Risk Protection Order laws into practice. Appropriations would be authorized as "such sums as are necessary." Grants would need to spend at least 25% and at most 70% on law enforcement training. Funds could pay for court and police training, protocol development, data systems, firearm removal and storage procedures, and public outreach. Recipients would report to the Attorney General within one year and annually after. These rules would start 180 days after enactment.
ERPO records added to background checks
If enacted, courts and agencies could submit electronic ERPO records to Federal, State, and Tribal criminal databases. The Attorney General would ensure ERPOs appear in the national background check system within 30 days of notice. This could prevent firearm transfers to people under ERPOs but would also make order information more widely available to authorities and courts. These rules would start 180 days after enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
CT • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA]
VA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
HI • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]
MD • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
MA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
WA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
IL • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA]
MA • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
OR • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
MN • D
Sponsored 3/6/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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