Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 826

A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

Recognition of Small Firearms Makers and National Shooting Sports Month

Jul 30·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: National Shooting Sports Month Designation

Next up: A senate committee

The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation received this resolution on July 30, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains under committee review. Most bills like this do not receive a committee vote and often stall at this stage.

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This is a non-binding ceremonial resolution with bipartisan support, which typically passes quickly without opposition.

Key Points

This resolution honors small businesses that make handguns, rifles, and ammunition. It highlights how these companies help the economy and support local jobs in small towns across the country.
The plan officially names August 2026 as National Shooting Sports Month. This is meant to celebrate activities like hunting, target shooting, and competitive marksmanship.
The resolution points out that the wider firearms industry supports about 380,000 jobs. It also notes that these businesses contribute over 91 billion dollars to the economy every year.
This is a ceremonial action, meaning it does not create new laws or change how guns are sold. Instead, it is a way for the Senate to show support for the industry and its traditions.

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Jul 30, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)

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Jul 30, 2026

Submitted in Senate

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and recognizing the month of August 2026 as "National Shooting Sports Month".

Bill NumberSRES 826

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4393)