Bill · S. 2156· Senate(119-S-2156)
MASS Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2025
- Last activity
- 6/24/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Making America Safe and Secure Act of 2025," provides grants to States to implement and maintain firearms and firearms dealer licensing requirements. It establishes standards for identifying "prohibited individuals" based on factors like criminal history, mental health, and legal status. States would be required to implement various elements, including thorough background checks, safety training for first-time applicants, and specific licensing for dealers. The bill also outlines requirements for extreme risk protection orders and the surrender of firearms under certain conditions. Local law enforcement or designated authorities would serve as the licensing body.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this put more limits on buying or owning guns?+7
The bill establishes rigorous licensing, background checks, and safety standards for firearm ownership and sale.
Does this give the federal government more power?+3
The bill uses federal grants to encourage and standardize state-level firearms licensing requirements.
Would women be better off under this?+2
The bill includes provisions for extreme risk protection orders that can be petitioned by family members.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this protect the right to own guns?-6
The bill introduces significant new regulatory burdens and restrictions on firearm possession and dealer operations.
Would gun owners be better off under this?-5
Gun owners face new licensing, training, storage, and potential asset forfeiture requirements.
Would business owners be better off under this?-4
Firearms dealers face significant new compliance, record-keeping, and operational costs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Public Safety Standards: States must establish standards for "prohibited individuals" based on several factors, including criminal history, being deemed a danger to oneself or others, and outstanding arrest warrants (Section 3061(b)).
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Strict Background Verification: The bill requires "thorough background checks" which may include interviews and letters of reference to determine if an applicant is "suitable" and does not create a risk to public safety (Section 3061(a)(5)-(6); Section 3062(c)(2)(D)).
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Increased Safety Training: First-time firearms license applicants are required to complete safety training (Section 3062(c)(2)(E)).
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Family Protection Mechanisms: The bill requires States to establish standards for a process where a family member can petition for an "extreme risk protection order" if they fear an individual is a danger to themselves or others (Section 3062(c)(2)(K)).
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Firearm Storage Safety: The bill mandates that firearms must be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock or safety device to render them inoperable by unauthorized users (Section 3062(c)(2)(V)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased Burdens on Licensees: Firearms dealers must comply with various requirements, which may include maintaining a permanent place of business that is not a residence and submitting to mandatory record and inventory inspections (Section 3062(c)(2)(M)).
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Strict Requirements for Possession: An individual must hold a firearms license at the time of purchase, rental, or lease, and must maintain it during the entire period of ownership or possession (Section 3062(c)(2)(A)).
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Potential Loss of Property: Individuals subject to extreme risk protection orders or domestic violence protection orders are required to surrender or transfer all firearms and ammunition in their possession (Section 3062(c)(2)(L)).
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Mandatory Reporting Burdens: Dealers or private sellers are required to report all sales, rentals, and leases of firearms or ammunition to State authorities (Section 3062(c)(2)(Q)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+2Good For Gun Owners-5Good For Business Owners-4
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+3Improves Due Process+1Improves Privacy Rights-2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Domestic Surveillance+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2Improves Small Business Support-3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gun Control Measures+7Improves Second Amendment Protections-6
- 6/24/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Elizabeth WarrenDemocrat · Massachusetts