Politisphere

S. 889: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-03-06
SponsorSen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]
Policy areaCrime and Law Enforcement
Cosponsors17
Latest action2025-03-06 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Last updated2026-03-23

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-06):

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.

Cosponsors (17)

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

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 889 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

View S. 889 on congress.gov →

Frequently asked questions

What is S. 889?

S. 889 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Extreme Risk Protection Order Expansion Act of 2025.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 889 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).