Who it affects
- States
- People acquiring or possessing firearms or ammunition
- People selling, renting, or leasing firearms
- Ammunition sellers
In committeeGunsState government
MASS Act
H.R. 4111 · House bill · Introduced June 24, 2025
The MASS Act would authorize grants for states to start or maintain licensing requirements for people possessing firearms or ammunition and for firearms dealers.
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Where it stands
In committee
How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The bill would authorize grants for states to start or maintain firearm and dealer licensing requirements.
- To qualify, states must require individuals to have licenses when acquiring firearms or ammunition and throughout ownership.
- States must require dealer licenses for individuals who sell, rent, or lease at least a certain number of firearms.
- Individuals who sell ammunition must also obtain dealer licenses.
Written with AI from the official summary by Congress's research office.
How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- To provide grants to States to encourage the implementation and maintenance of firearms licensing requirements, and for other purposes.
- Sponsor
- Rep. Pressley, Ayanna (D-MA)
- Introduced
- June 24, 2025
- Cosponsors
- 0
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- June 24, 2025 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2025 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.
Summary on Congress.gov ↗Everyone who lobbied on this bill (0 groups)
No lobbying report we have loaded names this bill. That doesn't mean no lobbying took place.
Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.