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".
National Shooting Sports Month and Small Gun Makers
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by the House Committee on Small Business. No further actions are scheduled at this time, and the bill is not moving forward. There is no companion bill for this measure.
Legislative Progress
This resolution was introduced just days before the month it intends to recognize, leaving very little time for it to move through the committee and get a full vote.
Key Points
- This resolution asks the House of Representatives to recognize August 2025 as National Shooting Sports Month. It celebrates activities like hunting, target shooting, and competitive marksmanship as important American traditions.
- It highlights the role of small businesses that make guns and ammunition. The resolution says these companies are the backbone of the shooting sports community and help people use their Second Amendment rights.
- The text notes that the firearms industry supports 380,000 jobs and contributes 91 billion dollars to the economy. It specifically mentions how these businesses help small towns and rural areas stay strong through craftsmanship and innovation.
- The resolution supports new policies that would help these small manufacturers grow and create more jobs. It also aims to preserve American traditions related to the outdoors and safe gun handling through local clubs and ranges.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Submitted in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
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".
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