H.Res. 1137

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1137 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 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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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

March 25, 2026

Mr. Harrigan (for himself, Mr. Edwards, Mr. DesJarlais, Ms. Tenney, Mr. 
Gooden, Mr. McDowell, Mr. Timmons, Mr. Mann, Mr. Miller of Ohio, Mrs. 
Kim, Mr. Rose, Mr. Moore of Alabama, Mr. Collins, Mr. McCormick, Mr. 
Rulli, Mr. Knott, Mr. Carter of Georgia, Mr. Mills, Mr. Bost, and Mr. 
Stauber) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary

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RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas, in 1926, the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, 
Inc. (SAAMI), was founded at the request of the Federal Government to 
create and publish industry standards for safety, interchangeability and 
reliability of American firearms, coordinating technical data related to 
firearms with public and private stakeholders, and promoting safe and 
responsible firearms use;
Whereas the mission of SAAMI is to create and promulgate technical, performance, 
interchangeability, and safety standards for firearms, ammunition, 
suppressors, and components, and to be the preeminent global resource 
for the safe and responsible manufacturing, transportation, storage, and 
use of these products;
Whereas, for a century, SAAMI has coordinated with industry, the military, and 
domestic and international government bodies to create and maintain 
consistent safety standards;
Whereas, in addition to working with industry and governments, SAAMI has 
collaborated with domestic and international standards bodies like the 
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Commission 
Internationale Permanente (CIP) to promote international safety and 
interchangeability of firearm components and ammunition;
Whereas SAAMI's work goes beyond the creation of industry standards for safety, 
to include contributions to conservation efforts by funding game 
research surveys conducted by Aldo Leopold, who is considered to be the 
father of modern wildlife management;
Whereas SAAMI's strategic goals continue the long history of promoting safety by 
creating and maintaining standards, educating and sharing expertise with 
policymakers, and improving the forum to analyze current standards, 
while addressing new challenges related to technological advancements 
and industry trends, all while maintaining its standing as the technical 
expert in the field of firearms and ammunition; and
Whereas 2026 marks the 100th anniversary of SAAMI's founding and its century-
long work toward the promotion of public safety, technological 
advancement, and the provision of standards to help guide the firearms 
and ammunition industry: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the 
Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.;
(2) commends the Sporting Arms and Ammunition 
Manufacturers' Institute, Inc., for a century of leadership in 
establishing standards that ensure the safe interoperability of 
firearms and ammunition;
(3) acknowledges the Sporting Arms and Ammunition 
Manufacturers' Institute, Inc.'s vital role in promoting public 
safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices;
(4) encourages continued collaboration among industry, 
government, and scientific organizations to advance safety and 
innovation in sporting arms and ammunition; and
(5) honors all those who have contributed to the mission of 
the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, 
Inc., over the past century.
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