Real bill currently in Congress c/o SRES/119/827

A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards that ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.

Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement ▲ 36 days since action Sponsor: James E. Risch, ID-Senate, R → Congress.gov

Latest action (2026-07-30): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

What should pass

“AI Consensus Solution”

SAAMI Centennial Recognition Act of 2025

To honor the 100-year history of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute and to acknowledge its role in developing voluntary safety standards for firearms and ammunition.

Bipartisan rationale: Honors both Democratic priorities of recognizing voluntary safety standards and industry accountability, and Republican priorities of celebrating private-sector initiative and avoiding new federal spending or mandates. No regulatory burden, no new taxes, and no expansion of federal power.

Funding: None – no federal funds appropriated; uses $0 Sunset 5y Oversight: Government Accountability Offi Enforcement: No enforcement needed; the Act is a

Vote-count path: Unanimous consent in both chambers – ~435-0 in House, ~100-0 in Senate – as a ceremonial resolution with no policy impact, but with a sunset to ensure it does not become permanent law without review.

→ Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 (general welfare, spending clause – here no spending) → Amendment X (powers not delegated to the United States are reserved to the States, here the Act does not exercise any federal power beyond expressing recognition)

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