Eric Burlison (R-MO)
Expressing support for July, the month of America's birthday, to become "National Fireworks Month".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating July as ``National Fireworks Month'' to celebrate America's birthday. It highlights the historical tradition of using illuminations and fireworks to commemorate Independence Day. The text notes the significant economic impact of the fireworks industry and its role in supporting small businesses. It also mentions the upcoming semiquincentennial celebration on July s, 2026. Finally, the resolution recognizes the importance of maintaining supply chains for consumer fireworks.
Yes· 3 of 5
- Scored +2
Does this make it easier to run a small business?
The resolution recognizes that the fireworks industry serves as a livelihood for many small business owners.
- Scored +2
Would business owners be better off under this?
The bill explicitly recognizes the fireworks industry as a livelihood for small business owners.
- Scored +1
Is this likely to create jobs?
The resolution highlights the fireworks industry as a significant livelihood for many people.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Economic Support for Small Businesses: The fireworks industry serves as a livelihood for many small business owners and operators across the country (Whereas clause).
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Community and National Well-being: The fireworks industry is recognized for bringing joy to communities and neighborhoods and being good for the national psyche (Resolution section 2).
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Economic Drivers for Localities: Fireworks celebrations are noted as being important economic drivers for cities and towns across the country (Whereas clause).
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Celebration of National Milestones: The resolution urges municipalities to celebrate the Nation's 250th birthday (Resolution section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution recognizes that the fireworks industry serves as a livelihood for many small business owners. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text notes that fireworks celebrations are important economic drivers for cities and towns. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights the fireworks industry as a significant livelihood for many people.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The bill explicitly recognizes the fireworks industry as a livelihood for small business owners. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution notes that fireworks displays are economic drivers for cities and towns.
- 7/2/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida