Contact Congress about H.R. 4166: Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

People convicted of domestic violence against a dating partner or a partner's child could lose their right to buy or own guns under federal law. The bill also bans gun ownership for anyone convicted of misdemeanor stalking, a category that did not exist in federal firearms law before.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.R. 4166: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people in or coming out of dating relationships where domestic violence or stalking has occurred. It also affects anyone convicted of misdemeanor stalking, law enforcement officers who run background checks, prosecutors who bring domestic violence and stalking cases, and judges who handle firearm restriction orders.

Why this matters: Current federal gun laws do not treat all domestic violence victims equally. If your abuser was a spouse, they may already be blocked from owning guns. But if your abuser was a dating partner and you never lived together, federal law may not help. This bill would close that gap and extend similar protections to stalking survivors, which could affect how many people are flagged during gun background checks.

Key provisions in H.R. 4166

• The bill expands the federal definition of "intimate partner" (in 18 U.S.C. section 921) to include current and former dating partners and people protected under state or Tribal domestic or family violence laws.
• It redefines "dating relationship" to mean a continuing serious romantic or intimate relationship, including one that recently ended in certain domestic violence cases.
• The bill changes some legal language so that "dating relationship" becomes "continuing serious relationship" in one part of the law, making terms consistent across sections.
• It broadens the definition of "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" to cover offenses against the child of a current or recent dating partner, or someone in a similar role to a parent or guardian.
• A new federal term, "misdemeanor crime of stalking," is created for certain misdemeanor offenses involving repeated harassment, intimidation, or surveillance that cause fear of harm or emotional distress.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 4166

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 4166

What is H.R. 4166?

People convicted of domestic violence against a dating partner or a partner's child could lose their right to buy or own guns under federal law. The bill also bans gun ownership for anyone convicted of misdemeanor stalking, a category that did not exist in federal firearms law before.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 4166?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 4166?

Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.

Can Modern Action explain H.R. 4166 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.