Senate Bill 2014
116th Congress(2019-2020)
MASS Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 27, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2014
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 27, 2019
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06/27/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
06/27/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:51 PM