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.

119th Congress Introduced by Jim Risch

Recognizes SAAMI’s 100-year role in developing safety and interoperability standards for firearms and ammunition to protect public safety and industry practices.

Submitted in Senate

Overview

This is a Senate resolution (S. Res. 827) recognizing the 100th anniversary of the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) and commending its work establishing industry standards to ensure the safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition. The resolution was introduced in the 119th Congress and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Sponsor: Senator Jim Risch (co-sponsor).

Main purpose and intent

Acknowledges SAAMI’s 100-year history since its founding in 1926.

Commends SAAMI for leading the development of industry standards that promote safety, interoperability, and reliability of firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and related components.

Recognizes SAAMI’s role in advancing public safety, scientific rigor, and responsible industry practices.

Encourages ongoing collaboration among industry, government, and scientific organizations to foster safety and innovation in sporting arms and ammunition.

Honors individuals and groups contributing to SAAMI’s mission over the past century.

Key provisions and changes

As a resolution, the bill does not establish new laws, regulatory requirements, funding, or enforcement mechanisms. Rather, it:

Formalizes congressional recognition of SAAMI’s centennial.

Reaffirms support for SAAMI’s standards-setting activities that aim to ensure safe interoperability of firearms and ammunition.

Encourages continued cross-sector collaboration to advance safety and innovation.

Pays tribute to SAAMI’s leadership and contributions to public safety and the firearms industry.

Who/what would be affected

SAAMI and its member companies are the primary beneficiaries of formal congressional recognition.

The broader firearms industry, policymakers, and the public may view SAAMI’s ongoing standards efforts as an important reference for safety and interoperability.

Government and scientific organizations are acknowledged as collaborators in SAAMI’s standards development.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026.

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary for consideration.

No fiscal impact, regulatory changes, or timeline-based requirements are included in this resolution.

As a ceremonial resolution, it serves to recognize and commend rather than to prescribe actions or funding.

Notes

The bill’s text references SAAMI’s mission to create technical, performance, interchangeability, and safety standards for firearms, ammunition, suppressors, and components, and to coordinate with ANSI, CIP, and other standards bodies.

The resolution highlights SAAMI’s century-long collaboration with industry, government, and international bodies, as well as its historical conservation efforts.