H.Res. 588House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

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The House adopts a resolution that expresses its support for National Veterans Small Business Week, which runs from October 30 to November 3, 2017. The resolution highlights the contributions of veteran‑owned small businesses and thanks veterans for their service through entrepreneurship. It encourages the Small Business Administration and the public to celebrate and recognize these businesses during the designated week.

Key Provisions

The House joins the Small Business Administration in supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.
The resolution celebrates the millions of people, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from SBA programs.
It expresses appreciation for veterans who continue to serve the country by owning and operating small businesses.

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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8390)

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Introduced in House

October 25, 2017

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Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Small Business Committee

October 25, 2017

HouseIntro Referral

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H8390)

November 2, 2017

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What members said about H.Res. 588 on the floor

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Rep. Brian K. FitzpatrickR-PA-8 · Nov 2, 2017

Madam Speaker, our veterans represent one of the most highly skilled workforces in American history--the product of rigorous training, an ironclad commitment to teamwork, and the remarkable ability to succeed where others might fail. It is no wonder that veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than nonveterans. In total, veteran-owned businesses make up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the United States and account for more than $1 trillion in business receipts every year.

One of those businesses is Navmar Applied Sciences Corporation, based in Warrington. Owned by Air Force veteran Tom Fenerty, Navmar engineers technology to make sure that our military has the best tools possible to complete any mission. Tom has also committed to employing veterans in the community. I am privileged to represent Tom and others like him in Congress.

In honor of their service--both in uniform and as part of our economy--I am proud to recognize the importance of veteran-owned small businesses in our community by introducing and supporting H. Res. 588, which recognizes National Veterans Small Business Week this week, from October 30 to November 3.

Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues--and all Americans--to join me in supporting the veteran-owned small businesses in our community.

National Obesity Care Week

Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize National Obesity Care Week and the over 90 million adult Americans living with obesity. National Obesity Care Week is recognized during the first week of November, when individuals and organizations from across the country raise awareness about the serious chronic disease of obesity.

Leading medical organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Obesity Society, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, and the World Obesity Federation, all recognize obesity as a disease and the belief that it should be treated as such.

National Obesity Care Week aims to advance an evidence-based understanding of obesity and widespread access to respectful, comprehensive, and appropriate care. Obesity is a complex disease, linked to over 50 disorders, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Over $1.4 trillion is spent in the U.S. on direct and indirect costs for health-related conditions related to obesity each year.

This must change, Madam Speaker. It is time for action, and I commit to being part of the solution to improve care for obesity. I urge my fellow Members to join me in recognizing obesity as a serious, chronic disease and working towards improving access to evidence-based tools for chronic weight management.

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Introduced in HouseIssued October 25, 2017

115th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 588

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 25, 2017

Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself, Mr. Chabot, Ms. Velázquez, Mr. Bacon, Ms. Clarke of New York, Mr. Norman, Mr. Evans, Mr. Marshall, Mrs. Murphy of Florida, Mr. Comer, Mr. Lawson of Florida, Mr. King of Iowa, Mr. Schneider, Mrs. Radewagen, Ms. Adams, and Mr. Knight) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business

RESOLUTION

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week.

Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States train individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business;

Whereas there are approximately 2,500,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing more than 5,000,000 individuals;

Whereas veteran-owned businesses make up nearly 10 percent of all businesses in the United States;

Whereas veterans account for more than $1,100,000,000,000 in business receipts every year;

Whereas veterans are 45 percent more likely to be self-employed than non-veterans;

Whereas business ownership by women veterans has increased significantly, from 97,114 in 2007 to 383,302 in 2012;

Whereas the Small Business Administration serves more than 200,000 veterans, service-disabled veterans, women veterans, and military spouses annually;

Whereas the Small Business Administration will be hosting events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from October 30 through November 3, 2017;

Whereas the Congress and the Small Business Administration will be celebrating Veterans Small Business Week during the week of October 30 through November 3, 2017; and

Whereas the week of October 30 through November 3, 2017, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives joins with the Small Business Administration in—

(1)

supporting the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week;

(2)

celebrating the millions of people in the United States, especially the veterans of the United States and the spouses of those veterans, who benefit from the programs of the Small Business Administration; and

(3)

expressing appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.