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MASS Act

Introduced: June 27, 2019 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 27, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 27, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2019 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.
What's happening now July 30, 2019

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2