HRES 1261
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.
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This resolution urges Congress and the President to support the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week. It recognizes the significant role small businesses and entrepreneurs play in the U.S. economy and job market. The resolution highlights the importance of these businesses to communities across the nation. It aims to celebrate their contributions and achievements.
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- Designates the week of May 3-9, 2026, as National Small Business Week.
- Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses.
- Applauds the efforts of small business owners and employees.
- Recognizes the contributions of small businesses to the U.S. economy.
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- Small businesses
- Entrepreneurs
- Small business owners
- Employees of small businesses
- Communities across the United States
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1261
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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
honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States;
applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community in the United States; and
supports the designation of National Small Business Week
.