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Joni Ernst (R-IA)

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.

S.Res. 201 · Senate resolution Commerce

A Republican resolution with 39 Democratic cosponsors · See all 81 cosponsors

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

Adopted

The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.

Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Officially Recorded
  3. Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent

A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.

The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.

What this bill would do

S. Res. 201 is a resolution to support designating the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week." The purpose is to celebrate entrepreneurs and small businesses in every United States community. It recognizes that there are over 34,500,000 small businesses supporting more than 59,000,000 jobs. The resolution honors the resilience and contributions of small business owners and their employees.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution specifically honors and celebrates the achievements and resilience of small business owners.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The bill provides symbolic support and recognition for small businesses through the designation of National Small Business Week.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.