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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-703| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (88)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Alan Armstrong (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution formally expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week . The primary goal is to celebrate the vital contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community throughout the United States. The resolution highlights that over 36 million small businesses support more than 62 million jobs, playing an integral role in the nation's economy. The Senate specifically honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of these businesses. It also applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees, recognizing their incredible resilience in the face of significant challenges. This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to acknowledging the foundational role small businesses play in the economic fabric of the country.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-671
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, 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

SRES 118-200
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, 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

SRES 117-379
A resolution 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

SRES 117-630
A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Apr 29, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-1261
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-671
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, 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

    SRES 118-200
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, 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

    SRES 117-379
    A resolution 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

    SRES 117-630
    A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)


  • April 29, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-1261
    Submitted in House

Commerce

Commemorative events and holidaysSmall business

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-703| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
This Senate resolution formally expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week . The primary goal is to celebrate the vital contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community throughout the United States. The resolution highlights that over 36 million small businesses support more than 62 million jobs, playing an integral role in the nation's economy. The Senate specifically honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of these businesses. It also applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees, recognizing their incredible resilience in the face of significant challenges. This resolution reaffirms the Senate's commitment to acknowledging the foundational role small businesses play in the economic fabric of the country.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-671
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, 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

SRES 118-200
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, 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

SRES 117-379
A resolution 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

SRES 117-630
A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 29, 2026
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Apr 29, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 7, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-1261
Submitted in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-671
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 28, 2024, through May 4, 2024, 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

    SRES 118-200
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 30, 2023, through May 6, 2023, 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

    SRES 117-379
    A resolution 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

    SRES 117-630
    A resolution expressing the support for the designation of the week of May 1, 2022, through May 7, 2022, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.


  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 29, 2026
    Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)


  • April 29, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 7, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-1261
    Submitted in House
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (88)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Tommy Tuberville (Republican)Rick Scott (Republican)Bill Cassidy (Republican)Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Mitch McConnell (Republican)Katie Boyd Britt (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Jon Ossoff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Jim Banks (Republican)Cindy Hyde-Smith (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)James E. Risch (Republican)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Ashley Moody (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Tom Cotton (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Tim Sheehy (Republican)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Mike Rounds (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tim Scott (Republican)Kevin Cramer (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)James C. Justice (Republican)John Kennedy (Republican)Deb Fischer (Republican)John Barrasso (Republican)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Michael F. Bennet (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)David McCormick (Republican)Brian Schatz (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)Maria Cantwell (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Alan Armstrong (Republican)Jon Husted (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Chuck Grassley (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)Pete Ricketts (Republican)Steve Daines (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)Ted Budd (Republican)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Commerce

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