James Risch (R-ID)
A 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".
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See all 20 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4829)
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 Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution honors the contributions of small manufacturers of firearms to the United States economy, culture, and recreational heritage. It describes these businesses as essential to the shooting sports community and a critical part of the national manufacturing base. The text highlights their role in rural and small-town communities by preserving craftsmanship and innovation. Additionally, it notes their importance in supporting jobs and the exercise of Second Amendment rights. Finally, the resolution recognizes August 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month."
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +5
Would business owners be better off under this?
The resolution explicitly celebrates and supports the growth and innovation of small business owners in the firearms industry.
- Scored +5
Would gun owners be better off under this?
The resolution honors the industry that provides products and training essential to the shooting sports community.
- Scored +4
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?
The bill highlights how these businesses serve as economic anchors for rural and small-town communities.
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 and Job Growth: The resolution celebrates the role of small businesses in supporting domestic manufacturing and economic opportunity in communities across the United States (Section 1).
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Preservation of Traditions: The resolution supports policies that help these businesses grow and preserve the recreational shooting traditions of the United States (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would business owners be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly celebrates and supports the growth and innovation of small business owners in the firearms industry. Would gun owners be better off under this? — The resolution honors the industry that provides products and training essential to the shooting sports community. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill highlights how these businesses serve as economic anchors for rural and small-town communities.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The resolution specifically celebrates and seeks to support the ability of small firearm manufacturers to innovate and grow. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights the role of firearm manufacturers in supporting 380,000 jobs and economic opportunity. Is this likely to grow the economy? — The bill acknowledges the significant economic output generated by the firearm manufacturing industry.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this invest in rural communities? — The text notes that these small manufacturers serve as anchors in rural and small-town communities.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to own guns? — The resolution states that small manufacturers are essential conduits for the exercise of Second Amendment rights.
- 8/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/29/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S4829)
- 19 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
2 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-622: 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 2025 as "National Shooting Sports Month".
- 119-SRES-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".
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