Bill · H.Res. 1477· House(119-HRES-1477)
Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and supporting the designation of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
- Introduced
- 8/3/2026
- Last activity
- 8/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Tony Wied
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the contributions of small firearms manufacturers to the United States economy, culture, and recreational heritage. It highlights how these businesses serve as anchors in rural and small-town communities. The resolution notes that these manufacturers support 380,000 jobs and contribute over $91,000,000,000 in annual economic output. Additionally, it recognizes the importance of shooting sports for law-abiding citizens. Finally, the House intends to recognize August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month."
Yes· 3 of 8
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution celebrates the role of small businesses that manufacture firearms.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution supports the preservation of shooting traditions and the exercise of Second Amendment rights.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The resolution explicitly supports policies to strengthen the ability of small firearms manufacturers to innovate and grow.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Opportunity: The resolution celebrates small businesses that manufacture firearms for supporting domestic manufacturing and economic opportunity in communities across the United States (Section 1).
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Support for Small Businesses: The resolution supports policies intended to strengthen the ability of small businesses to innovate, grow, and preserve recreational shooting traditions (Section 2).
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Recognition of Traditions: The resolution recognizes "National Shooting Sports Month" (Section 3).
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 Business Owners+5Good For Gun Owners+5Good For Rural Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+5Improves Economic Growth+3Increases Job Creation+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+3
- 8/3/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.