S.Res. 201Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

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.

Sponsored by Joni ErnstSen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
Introduced May 5, 2025

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This Senate resolution expresses support for officially recognizing the week of May 4‑May 10, 2025, as National Small Business Week. It highlights the importance of the more than 34.5 million small businesses that provide millions of jobs and contribute to the economy. The resolution is ceremonial, aiming to honor and encourage small‑business owners and entrepreneurs nationwide.

Key Provisions

  • The Senate honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses across the United States.
  • It applauds the achievements of small‑business owners and their employees.
  • It acknowledges the resilience of small‑business owners despite challenges.
  • It supports designating the week of May 4‑May 10, 2025, as “National Small Business Week.”

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)

May 5, 2025

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753; text: CR S2758)

May 5, 2025

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John Thune
Sen. John ThuneR-SD · May 5, 2025

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions, which are at the desk: S. Res. 200, S. Res. 201, and S. Res. 202. I ask…

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III

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 201

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 5, 2025

Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Markey, Mr. Grassley, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Husted, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Lankford, Mr. King, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mr. Cornyn, Ms. Smith, Ms. Collins, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Cassidy, Ms. Slotkin, Mr. Risch, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Luján, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Wyden, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Murphy, Mr. Daines, Mr. Reed, Mr. Justice, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Sheehy, Mr. Padilla, Mr. Marshall, Ms. Warren, Mr. Tuberville, Mr. Welch, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Coons, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Van Hollen, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Warnock, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Hawley, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Fetterman, Mr. Curtis, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Banks, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Fischer, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Schmitt, Mr. Heinrich, Mr. Budd, Mr. Blumenthal, Ms. Lummis, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Young, Mr. Booker, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Rounds, Mr. Peters, Mr. Graham, Mr. Warner, Mr. Thune, Mr. Gallego, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Moran, and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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.

Whereas a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963;

Whereas there are more than 34,500,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 59,000,000 jobs;

Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and

Whereas May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(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 of the United States;

(3)

recognizes that, in the face of significant challenges, the owners of small businesses have demonstrated incredible resilience; and

(4)

supports the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as National Small Business Week.