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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Bill overview
This resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute (SAAMI) and commends its work in establishing industry standards for firearms and ammunition safety and interoperability. SAAMI has collaborated with various organizations, including government bodies and international standards groups, to promote safe practices and technological advancements in the firearms industry. The resolution also acknowledges SAAMI’s contributions to conservation efforts and encourages ongoing collaboration to enhance safety and innovation.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the 100th anniversary of SAAMI’s founding.
- Commends SAAMI for its century of leadership in establishing safety standards.
- Acknowledges SAAMI’s role in promoting public safety and responsible industry practices.
- Encourages collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations.
- Honors contributions to conservation efforts through game research surveys.
Who is affected
- Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers
- Firearms Industry
- Government Agencies
- International Standards Organizations
- Conservation Organizations
Notable changes
- SAAMI has coordinated with industry, the military, and government bodies for a century.
- SAAMI collaborates with international standards bodies like ANSI and CIP.
- SAAMI’s work extends to supporting conservation efforts through funding game research.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1137
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
recognizes the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc.;
encourages continued collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations to advance safety and innovation in sporting arms and ammunition; and