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MASS Act

USA118th CongressS-1824| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2023 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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2014
MASS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2325
MASS Act
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8763
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2014
    MASS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2325
    MASS Act


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8763
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8763: MASS Act of 2024
  • S 118-3407: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6596: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • S 117-2325: MASS Act
  • S 116-2014: MASS Act

MASS Act

USA118th CongressS-1824| Senate 
| Updated: 6/6/2023
Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2023 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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2014
MASS Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-2325
MASS Act
Jun 6, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jun 6, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-8763
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2014
    MASS Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-2325
    MASS Act


  • June 6, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 6, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-8763
    Introduced in House
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-8763: MASS Act of 2024
  • S 118-3407: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • HR 118-6596: Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety Act of 2023
  • S 117-2325: MASS Act
  • S 116-2014: MASS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted