Bill · H.Res. 1261· House(119-HRES-1261)

Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Age: 50 years

Minnesota

Introduced: 5/7/2026
Last activity: 5/7/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Sponsored by: Brad Finstad
Cosponsors: - 27 - 0

Commerce

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." The goal is to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community across the United States. The text notes that small businesses play an integral role in building the United States economy. It also mentions that there are more than 36,000,000 small businesses that support more than 62,000,000 jobs. The resolution seeks to honor the entrepreneurial spirit and applaud the achievements of business owners and their employees.

Yes· 3 of 5

Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The resolution designates a week to honor, celebrate, and applaud the achievements of small business owners.
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically aims to honor and applaud the efforts and achievements of small business owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The resolution honors the role of small businesses in supporting over 62,000,000 jobs.