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SENATE 2325117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

MASS Act

Last Action
7/13/2021

Actions

  • 2021-07-13Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2021-07-13Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-13 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

  • Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

Subjects

  • Business records
  • Citizenship and naturalization
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal justice information and records
  • Domestic violence and child abuse
  • Firearms and explosives
  • Government information and archives
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Licensing and registrations
  • Mental health
  • Personnel records
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • State and local government operations
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