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H.R. 4238 117th Congress House

MASS Act

Official title: To provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 29, 2021 Introduced by: Ayanna Pressley Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Jun 29, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 29, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 1, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.
 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2325 Identical bill MASS Act
  • S 5299 Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2022
  • HR 9624 Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4238: MASS Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4238/
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"H.R. 4238: MASS Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4238/.
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H.R. 4238, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4238/.
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