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Joni Ernst (R-IA)

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, 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.

S.Res. 703 · Senate resolution Commerce

A Republican resolution with 45 Democratic cosponsors · See all 88 cosponsors

Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)

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

This resolution expresses support for designating the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as ``National Small Business Week''. The goal is to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs found in every community across the United States. It notes that a National Small Business Week has been declared by every President since 1963. The resolution highlights that there are more than 36,200,000 small businesses in the U.S. that support over 62,300,000 jobs. Finally, it aims to honor the entrepreneurial spirit, achievements, and resilience of these business owners and their employees.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +3

    Would business owners be better off under this?

    The resolution explicitly honors the achievements, spirit, and resilience of small business owners.

  • Scored +2

    Does this make it easier to run a small business?

    The resolution provides formal recognition and celebration of the contributions and resilience of small business owners.

  • Scored +1

    Would union members be better off under this?

    The resolution applauds the efforts and achievements of employees working in small businesses.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.