U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HR1477: 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".
Status: In committee, August 3, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 3, 2026:
IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1477 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 …
Sponsors
- Tony Wied (R, HD-008) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- : Submitted in House
Subjects: Sports and Recreation
Common questions
- What is HR1477?
- HR1477 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): 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".
- What is the status of HR1477?
- In committee as of August 3, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. (August 3, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1477?
- Tony Wied (R, HD-008).
- Where is the official record for HR1477?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-res/1477
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