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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.

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.

Introduced May 7, 2026

Latest action (May 7, 2026) Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Referred to
Small Business Committee
Policy area
Commerce

Summary

This resolution expresses House support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate small businesses and entrepreneurs. The resolution notes that every President since 1963 has declared a National Small Business Week and highlights that more than 36 million small businesses in the United States support over 62 million jobs and play an integral role in the nation's economy. It honors the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small business owners and their employees across all communities. The resolution applauds the efforts and achievements of those in the small business sector. As a resolution, it expresses the sense of Congress rather than establishing law or programs.

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Sponsor (1)
27 cosponsors

Actions (2)
  1. May 7, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. · house
  2. May 7, 2026 Submitted in House

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Full text

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 7, 2026

Mr. Finstad (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Moylan, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Stauber, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Wied, Mr. Bresnahan, Mrs. Fischbach, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Edwards) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business

RESOLUTION

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.

Whereas a “National Small Business Week” has been declared by every President since 1963; Whereas there are more than 36,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 62,000,000 jobs; Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and Whereas May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, would be an appropriate week to celebrate “National Small Business Week”: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives—

(1) honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States;

(2) applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community in the United States; and

(3) supports the designation of “National Small Business Week”. <all>

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