[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 612 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 612

 Recognizing women-owned small businesses for National Small Business 
                                 Week.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 3, 2022

Ms. Ernst (for herself, Mr. Risch, Mr. Young, Ms. Hirono, Mrs. Capito, 
and Mr. Markey) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
        to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship

                 May 18 (legislative day, May 17), 2022

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing women-owned small businesses for National Small Business 
                                 Week.

Whereas the United States proudly recognizes small businesses as the backbone of 
        the economy and acknowledges the impactful contributions of women 
        entrepreneurs throughout the United States who are pushing small 
        businesses to succeed;
Whereas, because female professionals, leaders, and small business owners play a 
        vital role in the economy of the United States, when the United States 
        empowers women, it empowers the entire economy;
Whereas women entrepreneurs provide critical goods and services, create high-
        paying jobs, build stronger supply chains for the United States, and 
        play an integral role in Federal contracting and procurement;
Whereas women small business owners are key job creators and employers that are 
        building a legacy for the next generation of businesswomen;
Whereas, according to the 2019 Annual Business Survey conducted by the Census 
        Bureau, women-owned businesses employed more than 10,000,000 workers and 
        accumulated $1,800,000,000,000 in receipts;
Whereas women-owned businesses make up more than 20 percent of all employer 
        firms in the United States;
Whereas the vast majority of all women-owned businesses are classified as small 
        businesses;
Whereas National Small Business Week takes place from May 1 to May 7, 2022, and 
        recognizes the critical contributions of the entrepreneurs and small 
        business owners of the United States; and
Whereas women-owned small businesses should be celebrated for their 
        accomplishments and contributions during National Small Business Week: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) acknowledges the important role women-owned small 
        businesses have in the economy of the United States; and
            (2) commits to supporting women-owned small businesses by 
        recognizing those businesses during National Small Business 
        Week.
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