U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1412: Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become "National Fireworks Month".
Status: In committee, July 2, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, July 2, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1412 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES July 2, 2026 Mr. Burlison (for himself and Mr. Moskowitz ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce RESOLUTION Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become National Fireworks Month . Whereas, on July 3, 1776, Founding Father John Adams wrote to Abigail Adams expressing his belief that the signing of the Declaration of Independence should be commemorated with Pomp and Parade, with Shows, Games, Sports, Guns, Bells, Bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this Continent to the other from this Time forward forever more ; Whereas, on July 4, 1777, reflecting the vision of John Adams, fireworks were set off in Philadelphia as part of a celebration to commemorate Independence Day; Whereas, throughout history, Americans in cities and towns large and small have celebrated the birth of this great Nation, with more than 14,000 fireworks displays on Independence Day in 2025 alone; Whereas an estimated 50,000,000 Americans on average traveled on vacation to these cities and towns during the Fourth of July holiday in 2025; Whereas 49 States plus the District of Columbia allow some or all types of consumer fireworks; Whereas retail sales of fireworks have skyrocketed in recent years; Whereas Americans on average …
Sponsors
- Eric Burlison (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
- Jared Moskowitz (D, HD-FL-23)
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Congress
Common questions
- What is HR1412?
- HR1412 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become "National Fireworks Month".
- What is the status of HR1412?
- In committee as of July 2, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (July 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1412?
- Eric Burlison (R, HD-007), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HR1412?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1412
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