House Bill 4238
117th Congress(2021-2022)
MASS Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 29, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4238
Congress
117
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
June 29, 2021
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11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
06/29/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
06/29/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2023 3:15:32 PM