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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".

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2026-08-03
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Tony Wied
Tony Wied
Republican · WI · Representative
Votes with party: 95.7% (634 recorded votes)

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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2026-08-03

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This measure would recognize August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month" to honor small firearm manufacturers and their role in the U.S. economy and recreational traditions. The designation would celebrate the shooting sports industry's contributions to American culture and heritage without creating new laws or regulations. The proposal is currently being reviewed by the House Committee on Small Business.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1477 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 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''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 3, 2026 Mr. Wied submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION 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''. Whereas locally owned and operated small businesses that manufacture handguns, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, and accessories (referred to in this preamble as ``small manufacturers of firearms''), are the backbone of the shooting sports community and a critical part of the manufacturing base of the United States; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms serve as anchors in rural and small-town communities across the United States, preserving the craftsmanship, entrepreneurship, and innovation of the United States; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms contribute significantly to the national and local economy and support 380,000 jobs in the broader firearms industry, with more than $91,000,000,000 in annual economic output; Whereas small manufacturers of firearms are essential conduits for the exercise of Second Amendment rights by individuals in the United States and provide products, training, and community engagement to sportsmen in the United States; Whereas shooting sports, including target shooting, hunting, and competitive marksmanship, are time-honored traditions in the United States and are enjoyed by millions of law-abiding citizens; Whereas shooting sports promote safe and responsible firearm handling, outdoor stewardship, and civic engagement through local clubs, ranges, and competitions; and Whereas small manufacturers of firearms in the United States play an indispensable role in preserving these recreational traditions: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) celebrates the role of small businesses that manufacture firearms in supporting domestic manufacturing and economic opportunity in communities across the United States; (2) supports policies that strengthen the ability of such small businesses to innovate, grow, and preserve the recreational shooting traditions of the United States; and (3) recognizes ``National Shooting Sports Month''. <all>
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