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H.R. 4238

Referred to Committee

MASS Act

Introduced 6/29/2021•117th Congress•House

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

11/1/2022 • House

Summary

Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2021 or the MASS Act

This bill authorizes grants for states to implement or maintain firearms and firearms dealer licensing requirements.

A state's requirements must incorporate certain elements, including the following:

  • an individual must have a firearms license at the time of acquiring, and during the entire period of possessing, a firearm or ammunition; and
  • an individual who sells, rents, or leases a minimum number of firearms, or sells ammunition, must obtain a firearms dealer license.

Introduced in House • 6/29/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Business recordsCitizenship and naturalizationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal justice information and recordsDomestic violence and child abuseFirearms and explosivesGovernment information and archivesJudicial review and appealsLaw enforcement administration and fundingLicensing and registrationsMental healthPersonnel recordsRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operations

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (1)

Sponsor

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Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]

Democrat • MA-7

Sponsored 6/29/2021

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Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

June 29, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Introduced in House6/29/2021

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors0