May 7, 2026
Mr. Finstad (for himself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Ms. Salazar, Mr. Simpson, Mr. Hunt, Mrs. Harshbarger, Mr. Rulli, Mr. Moylan, Ms. King-Hinds, Mr. Newhouse, Mr. Stauber, Mrs. Miller-Meeks, Mrs. Houchin, Mr. Ellzey, Mr. McGuire, Mr. Wied, Mr. Bresnahan, Mrs. Fischbach, Mr. Schmidt, Mr. Norman, and Mr. Edwards) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 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.
Whereas a National Small Business Week
has been declared by every President since 1963;
Whereas there are more than 36,000,000 small businesses in the United States that support more than 62,000,000 jobs;
Whereas small businesses play an integral role in building the economy of the United States; and
Whereas May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, would be an appropriate week to celebrate National Small Business Week
: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives—
(1)
honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every community in the United States;
(2)
applauds the efforts and achievements of the owners of small businesses and their employees in every community in the United States; and
(3)
supports the designation of National Small Business Week
.