Bill · H.Res. 318· House(119-HRES-318)
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24-29, 2025, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week".
- Introduced
- 4/9/2025
- Last activity
- 4/9/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- Sponsored by
- Carol Miller
- Cosponsors
- None
- 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 April 24-29, 2025, as "Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week." The measure honors the commitment and essential services provided by the for-hire transportation industry. It highlights that the industry includes over 18,300 locally owned companies and employs hundreds of thousands of workers. The resolution notes that these businesses provide critical transportation for various groups, including patients and working families. Finally, it recognizes the industry's efforts to promote safety and support within communities.
Yes· 3 of 17
Would business owners be better off under this?+2
The resolution specifically honors and supports the small businesses within the for-hire industry.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The resolution formally recognizes and supports the importance of small businesses in the for-hire transportation sector.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution notes the service is critical for those who are shut-ins and need transportation.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Recognition of essential services: The resolution honors the commitment and essential services provided by the for-hire transportation industry (Resolution Section 1). This acknowledges the importance of the industry to the community.
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Acknowledgment of safety efforts: The resolution recognizes the efforts of small businesses in this industry to promote safety and support for communities (Resolution Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain any provisions that would result in negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+2Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Low Income Households+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For People With Disabilities+1Good For Retirees+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Urban Residents+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+1
- 4/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.