Bill · S.Res. 703· Senate(119-SRES-703)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, 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: 56 years

Iowa

Introduced: 4/29/2026
Last activity: 4/29/2026 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Sponsored by: Joni Ernst
Cosponsors: - 41 - 45

Commerce

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What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as ``National Small Business Week''. The goal is to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs found in every community across the United States. It notes that a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963. The resolution highlights that there are more than 36,200,000 small businesses in the U.S. that support over 62,300,000 jobs. Finally, it aims to honor the entrepreneurial spirit, achievements, and resilience of these business owners and their employees.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would business owners be better off under this?+3
The resolution explicitly honors the achievements, spirit, and resilience of small business owners.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2
The resolution provides formal recognition and celebration of the contributions and resilience of small business owners.
Would union members be better off under this?+1
The resolution applauds the efforts and achievements of employees working in small businesses.