Bill · S.Res. 116· Senate(119-SRES-116)

A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Age: 83 years

Idaho

Introduced: 3/6/2025
Last activity: 3/6/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)
Sponsored by: James Risch
Cosponsors: - 5 - 5

Commerce

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution celebrates the vital role and accomplishments of women business owners in the United States. It notes that there are over 14,500,000 women-owned businesses currently operating. These businesses employ more than 12,900,000 people and generate $3,300,000,000,000 in annual revenue. The text highlights that these businesses have grown at nearly twice the national average. It further observes that their share of all U.S. businesses increased from 4.6 percent to 39.2 percent between 1972 and 2024. Finally, the Senate resolves to recognize, commend, and celebrate these entrepreneurs.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The resolution commends and celebrates the accomplishments of female entrepreneurs.
Would women be better off under this?+1
The resolution specifically recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of women business owners.
Is this likely to create jobs?+1
The resolution recognizes the significant employment provided by women-owned businesses.