H.Res. 1477 is a resolution that recognizes the significant contributions of small firearms manufacturers to the U.S. economy, culture, and recreational heritage. It also supports the establishment of August 2026 as 'National Shooting Sports Month,' aiming to promote shooting sports and related activities.
H.Res. 1477 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Tony Wied (Republican) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Sports and Recreation policy area, one of 49 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Tony Wied is the sponsor of 5 bills in our database this Congress, so H.Res. 1477 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.Res. 1477 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Sports and Recreation is 1.9/10.
Supporters of H.Res. 1477 highlight the importance of small manufacturers in the firearms industry, emphasizing their role in job creation and local economies. The resolution is seen as a way to celebrate the cultural significance of shooting sports in America and to promote safe and responsible gun ownership.
Critics of H.Res. 1477 argue that the resolution may undermine efforts to address gun violence and promote stricter gun control measures. Some media outlets express concern that designating a month to promote shooting sports could be seen as insensitive in light of ongoing debates about gun safety and public health.
The analysis of H.Res. 1477, which honors small manufacturers of firearms and supports the designation of August 2026 as 'National Shooting Sports Month', reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Tony Wied's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. This suggests a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions. The absence of overlapping industries indicates that the financial support received by Wied does not directly relate to the firearms manufacturing sector, which is the focus of the resolution. Therefore, while the bill may be aligned with the interests of the firearms industry, it does not appear to be influenced by specific donor interests based on the available data.
Top industries funding Tony Wied, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
What does H.Res. 1477 do?
H.Res. 1477 is a resolution that recognizes the significant contributions of small firearms manufacturers to the U.S. economy, culture, and recreational heritage. It also supports the establishment of August 2026 as 'National Shooting Sports Month,' aiming to promote shooting sports and related activities.
Has H.Res. 1477 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.Res. 1477 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.Res. 1477 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.Res. 1477 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Sports and Recreation is 1.9/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.Res. 1477?
H.Res. 1477 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on August 5, 2026.
Who sponsored H.Res. 1477?
H.Res. 1477 was sponsored by Tony Wied (Republican).
