Bill · H.Res. 622· House(119-HRES-622)
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 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
- Introduced
- 7/29/2025
- Last activity
- 7/29/2025 — 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 small manufacturers of firearms for their contributions to the United States economy, culture, and recreational heritage. It highlights how these businesses serve as anchors in rural and small-town communities while supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs. The text notes that these manufacturers are essential for the exercise of Second Amendment rights and the preservation of shooting sports traditions. Additionally, the resolution supports policies that help these small businesses innovate and grow. Finally, it seeks to recognize August 2025 as ``National Shooting Sports Month''.
Yes· 3 of 7
Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution promotes the growth and innovation of small-business owners in the firearms industry.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+3
The text explicitly supports policies that help small firearms manufacturers innovate and grow.
Would gun owners be better off under this?+2
The resolution celebrates the traditions and products that support the exercise of Second Amendment rights.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support and Job Maintenance: The resolution notes that these manufacturers support 380,000 jobs and contribute over $91,000,000,000 in annual economic output, which supports economic opportunity in communities across the country.
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Preservation of Traditions and Rights: The text states these manufacturers are essential for the exercise of Second Amendment rights and provide products and training for the recreational traditions of shooting sports.
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Community and Skill Development: Shooting sports are noted to promote safe and responsible firearm handling, outdoor stewardship, and civic engagement through local clubs and competitions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
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+3Good For Gun Owners+2Good For Rural Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3Increases Job Creation+2
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Second Amendment Protections+2
- 7/29/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
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