[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 73 (Tuesday, May 3, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2281]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 612--RECOGNIZING WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES FOR 
                      NATIONAL SMALL BUSINESS WEEK

  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:

                              S. Res. 612

       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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