# 119-s-889: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

119-s-889, Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-889
- Congress: 119
- Title: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-03-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] (D-CT)
- Cosponsors: 17
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## 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.

## Cosponsors (17)

- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA] (D-VA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA] (D-WA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-MA), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN] (D-MN), 2025-03-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- ERPOs enforced across States and Tribes: benefit, medium. 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 authorit…
- Grants to implement ERPO laws: benefit, medium. 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%…
- Qualifying ERPOs bar firearm possession: cost, high. 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 purc…
- ERPO records added to background checks: mixed, medium. 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 woul…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025
- 119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-s-889 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/889)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-852: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-852)
- [119-s-2150: Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2150)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-889 (as of 2026-08-11).