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H.Res. 1261

Introduced

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.

Sponsor
RBrad Finstad· Minnesota
Introduced
May 7, 2026
Policy area
Commerce
Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.May 7, 2026
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1261 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1261

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.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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

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RESOLUTION

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
Resolved, 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''.
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