H.R. 223

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To prohibit funding for the implementation and enforcement of Federal red flag orders.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · January 7, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Crenshaw · Committee: Committee on the Judiciary

Table of contents

• H.R. 223
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Prohibition on funding for implementation and enforcement of red flag laws or rules

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Preventing Unjust Red Flag Laws Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Prohibition on funding for implementation and enforcement of red flag laws or rules

• (a) Prohibition on funding
  • None of the funds made available for any Federal department or agency may be used to—
    • implement or enforce Federal red flag laws; or
    • provide assistance to States, local, tribal, or territorial government departments or agencies for the implementation or enforcement of red flag laws.
• (b) Red flag law defined
  • In this section, the term red flag law means a risk-based, temporary, and preemptive protective order that authorizes the removal of a firearm without due process.