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US S2014
MASS Act Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2019


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Introduced
06/27/2019
In Committee
06/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes. 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.

AI Summary

This bill, the Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2019 (MASS Act), would provide grants to states to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms and firearms dealer licensing requirements. The bill defines key terms such as "covered license" (firearms license or firearms dealer license), "prohibited individual" (someone categorically ineligible for a covered license), and "thorough background check." It outlines various elements that a state's licensing requirements must incorporate, including requiring individuals to have a firearms license at the time of acquiring and during ownership of a firearm or ammunition, and requiring firearms dealers who sell a minimum number of firearms or ammunition to obtain a dealer license. The bill also establishes standards for revoking, suspending, or denying covered licenses, and allows for judicial review of such decisions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 06/27/2019)

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