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119 · HRES 1137 Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.

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A nonbinding House resolution would honor the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute’s 100 years of setting safety and interoperability standards for guns and ammo; it’s symbolic (not a change to law) and highlights SAAMI’s ANSI-accredited work and collaboration with international standards bodies. (house.gov)

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26 Mar 2026
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26 Mar 2026
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Headline Summary

A ceremonial House resolution recognizing the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute’s (SAAMI) 100th anniversary and commending its safety and interoperability standards work; it does not change federal law. (house.gov)

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What It Does

This simple resolution marks SAAMI’s centennial and praises its role developing technical standards so commercial firearms and ammunition work safely and reliably together. SAAMI is an ANSI‑accredited standards developer and coordinates with the international C.I.P. body on common safety and interchangeability practices. Because it’s a simple House resolution, it expresses the chamber’s view but does not go to the President or create enforceable law. (saami.org)

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Who’s For It

  • Sponsors: Introduced March 25, 2026, by Rep. Pat Harrigan (R‑NC) with several Republican co‑sponsors, per the introduced text; supporters frame it as honoring a century of safety standard‑setting.
  • Industry and standards community: SAAMI and allies emphasize that ANSI‑recognized, consensus standards improve safe interoperability across firearms and ammunition. (saami.org)
  • International standards advocates: References to collaboration with the C.I.P. reflect support for aligning U.S. and global safety practices. (cip-bobp.org)
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Who’s Against It

  • No formal opposition noted as of March 26, 2026; as a commemorative, nonbinding measure, it typically draws limited floor controversy.
  • Gun‑violence prevention advocates often argue that industry‑focused resolutions sidestep policies to reduce shootings and accountability for manufacturers and dealers; they generally push for oversight and liability reforms instead. (everytown.org)
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What’s Next

Status: Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on March 25, 2026 (the day it was introduced). If the committee takes it up, the resolution could be placed on the House calendar for a vote. As a simple House resolution, it requires only House approval and is not sent to the Senate or the President. (house.gov)

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