Bill Summary
This resolution was created to officially recognize the month of October 2019 as "National Women's Small Business Month." It recognizes the contributions and accomplishments of women-owned small businesses in the United States, highlighting the significant growth and impact they have on the economy. This resolution also encourages and supports young women entrepreneurs and calls for policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners. Additionally, it suggests efforts to increase awareness and support for locally-owned small businesses, specifically those owned by women.
Possible Impacts
1. Women who own or are planning to start a small business may feel more supported and encouraged by the government, knowing that there is a designated month to honor and recognize their contributions.
2. The increase in awareness of the value of locally-owned small businesses may lead to more support and patronage from consumers, potentially leading to increased sales and growth for women-owned small businesses.
3. Policies that promote a business-friendly environment may make it easier for women to start and grow their small businesses, potentially reducing barriers and challenges they may face as business owners.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 400 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 400
Recognizing October 2019 as ``National Women's Small Business Month''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 31, 2019
Mr. Rubio (for himself, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Braun, Ms. Cantwell, Mr.
Grassley, Mr. Coons, Mr. Risch, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Kennedy, Ms. Duckworth,
Mrs. Capito, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr.
Gardner, Mr. Wyden, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. King,
Ms. Collins, Ms. Hassan, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Sinema, Mrs. Fischer, Mr.
Cramer, Mr. Scott of South Carolina, Mr. Young, Ms. Ernst, Mr. Perdue,
Mr. Roberts, Mr. Daines, Mr. Wicker, Mr. Romney, Mr. Enzi, Mr. Inhofe,
Mr. Alexander, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Lankford, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mr. Booker,
Mr. Peters, Mr. Hoeven, and Ms. McSally) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing October 2019 as ``National Women's Small Business Month''.
Whereas the National Women's Business Council has declared October 2019
``National Women's Small Business Month'';
Whereas there are more than 12,900,000 women-owned small businesses in the
United States;
Whereas women-owned small businesses generate $1,900,000,000,000 in total
receipts, which is a 21 percent increase since 2014;
Whereas the growth rate for women-owned employer firms is more than double the
growth rate of all other small businesses;
Whereas, in comparison to 2014, there are nearly 2,250,000 additional women-
owned employer firms and nearly 700,000 additional jobs;
Whereas Congress continues to support the National Women's Business Council and
its focus on alleviating obstacles women face as business owners and
entrepreneurs;
Whereas the celebration of ``National Women's Small Business Month'' would--
(1) honor women small business owners and women entrepreneurs; and
(2) recognize the significance of the contributions of women to the
small business community: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes October 2019 as ``National Women's Small
Business Month'';
(2) honors the vital role of women small business owners
and women entrepreneurs in the United States during ``National
Women's Small Business Month'';
(3) recognizes the significant contributions of women small
business owners and women entrepreneurs to the small business
community;
(4) supports and encourages young women entrepreneurs to
pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses;
(5) recognizes the importance of creating policies that
promote a business-friendly environment for small business
owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations
and red tape; and
(6) supports efforts to--
(A) encourage consumers to shop locally; and
(B) increase awareness of the value of locally-
owned small businesses and the impact of women-owned
small businesses on the economy of the United States.
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