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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1261| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (20)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." This designation aims to celebrate the vital contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout every community in the United States, continuing a tradition observed by every President since 1963. The resolution highlights that over 36 million small businesses support more than 62 million jobs, underscoring their integral role in building the national economy. The House specifically honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of these businesses, while also applauding the efforts and achievements of their owners and employees. Ultimately, it formally supports the designation of this week to recognize their profound impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-347
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2019, through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-634
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1076
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-840
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-288
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-201
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753: 2; text: CR S2758: 2)
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-347
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2019, through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-634
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1076
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-840
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-288
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-201
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753: 2; text: CR S2758: 2)


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-1261| House 
| Updated: 5/7/2026
This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' strong support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week." This designation aims to celebrate the vital contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout every community in the United States, continuing a tradition observed by every President since 1963. The resolution highlights that over 36 million small businesses support more than 62 million jobs, underscoring their integral role in building the national economy. The House specifically honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of these businesses, while also applauding the efforts and achievements of their owners and employees. Ultimately, it formally supports the designation of this week to recognize their profound impact.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-347
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2019, through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-634
Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1076
Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-840
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-288
Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
May 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-201
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753: 2; text: CR S2758: 2)
May 7, 2026
Submitted in House
May 7, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-347
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 5, 2019, through May 11, 2019, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-634
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of September 13, 2021, through September 17, 2021, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1076
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 2, 2022, through May 5, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-840
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29, 2018, through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-288
    Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2017, through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • May 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-201
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2753: 2; text: CR S2758: 2)


  • May 7, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 7, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Brad Finstad

Brad Finstad

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (20)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kimberlyn King-Hinds (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Tony Wied (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Wesley Hunt (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)John J. McGuire (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Erin Houchin (Republican)Michelle Fischbach (Republican)

Small Business Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted