119-sres342

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 342 Introduced in Senate

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119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
S. RES. 342

 Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the 
 economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and 
 recognizing August 2025 as ``National Shooting Sports Month''.

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 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

 July 29, 2025

 Mr. Risch (for himself, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Justice, Mr. Daines, Mrs. 
 Hyde-Smith, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Lee, Ms. Lummis, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Hagerty, 
Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Graham, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. 
 McCormick, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Budd, Mrs. Blackburn, and 
Mr. Lankford) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
 the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

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 RESOLUTION

 Honoring the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the 
 economy, culture, and recreational heritage of the United States and 
 recognizing August 2025 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, forming an essential part of a broader industry that 
 supports 380,000 jobs and generates 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 Senate--

    (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 August 2025 as ``National Shooting Sports 
 Month''.
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