A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 4, 2025, through May 10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Summary: National Small Business Week Resolution

This resolution is a formal expression of support from the U.S. Senate designating the week of May 4–10, 2025, as "National Small Business Week." It is a symbolic measure meant to recognize and celebrate the role that small businesses and entrepreneurs play in communities across the country. The resolution does not create any new laws, programs, or spending — it is simply an official acknowledgment by Congress.

The resolution affects small business owners, entrepreneurs, and their employees across the United States by honoring their contributions to local economies and communities. It serves as a public recognition of the importance of small businesses as job creators and community anchors. The Senate passed this resolution quickly and unanimously, meaning all senators present agreed to it without debate or changes.

Resolutions like this one are common in Congress and are largely ceremonial in nature. They carry no legal force and do not require the President's signature to take effect. While they don't change policy, they can draw public attention to important sectors of the economy and coincide with related events, such as official recognition campaigns or promotional efforts by organizations like the Small Business Administration (SBA), which has traditionally observed National Small Business Week for decades.