A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
- Bill Number
- S.Res. 201
- Origin Chamber
- Senate
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Passed Senate
- Latest Action
- 2025-05-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
- Last Updated
- 2026-04-06T16:09:46Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
This Senate resolution (S. Res. 201) expresses support for designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week." It aims to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs to communities and the U.S. economy.
Key Provisions
- Background Clauses ("Whereas"):
- Notes that every U.S. President since 1963 has declared a National Small Business Week.
- Highlights that there are over 34.5 million small businesses in the U.S., supporting more than 59 million jobs.
- Emphasizes the vital role of small businesses in strengthening the national economy.
- States that the specified week in May 2025 is suitable for this observance.
- Resolved Actions:
- Honors the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses nationwide.
- Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees.
- Recognizes the resilience of small business owners amid significant challenges.
- Officially supports the designation of May 4–10, 2025, as National Small Business Week.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This is a non-binding resolution, so it introduces no changes to existing laws or statutes. It builds on a longstanding tradition of presidential proclamations for National Small Business Week but does not create new legal requirements or alter prior policies.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Minimal direct impact; it may encourage federal agencies like the Small Business Administration to promote related events, but no mandates are imposed.
- On Citizens: Symbolic recognition that could boost morale and visibility for small business owners and workers; it fosters community appreciation without enforceable effects.
- On International Relations: None, as the resolution focuses solely on domestic economic contributions.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Small Businesses and Entrepreneurs: Primary beneficiaries, receiving formal acknowledgment of their economic role and resilience.
- Employees of Small Businesses: Recognized for their contributions to job creation and community vitality.
- Communities Across the U.S.: Highlighted as locations where small businesses drive local economies.
- Bipartisan Senators: Over 70 co-sponsors from both major parties demonstrate broad political support.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal/Constitutional: No significant implications; as a simple resolution agreed to by the Senate, it requires no presidential approval and has no force of law. It aligns with Congress's power to express sentiments under Article I of the U.S. Constitution.
- Political: Demonstrates strong bipartisan consensus (evident from the diverse list of co-sponsors), potentially signaling unified support for small business policies. It serves as a platform for highlighting economic issues without controversy.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (81)
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. King, Angus S., Jr. [I-ME], Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA], Sen. Slotkin, Elissa [D-MI], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI], Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX], Sen. Lujan, Ben Ray [D-NM], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT], Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV], Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Marshall, Roger [R-KS], Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA], Sen. Tuberville, Tommy [R-AL], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Sen. Britt, Katie Boyd [R-AL], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ], Sen. Cramer, Kevin [R-ND], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Sen. Warnock, Raphael G. [D-GA], Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN], Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH], Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] and 31 more
Recent Actions
- 2025-05-05: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)
- 2025-05-05: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- 2025-05-05: Introduced in Senate
Bill Versions
- Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as National Small Business Week to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States. — issued 2025-05-05 — PDF (2 pages)