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Senate Simple Resolution 435
118th Congress(2023-2024)
A resolution recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as "National Veterans Small Business Week".
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Passed Senate on Oct 26, 2023
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S. RES. 435 (Agreed-to-Senate)


118th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 435


Recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as “National Veterans Small Business Week”.


IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

October 26, 2023

Ms. Ernst (for herself, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Tuberville, Ms. Baldwin, Mr. Daines, Mr. Booker, Mr. Risch, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Wicker, Ms. Hirono, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Casey, Mr. Hoeven, Ms. Cortez Masto, Mrs. Fischer, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Budd, Mr. Reed, Mr. Cruz, Mr. Ossoff, Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Kelly, Mrs. Blackburn, Ms. Smith, Mr. Ricketts, Mr. Kaine, Ms. Collins, Mr. King, Mrs. Hyde-Smith, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Hickenlooper, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Tillis, Ms. Hassan, Mr. Moran, Mr. Manchin, Mrs. Britt, Mr. Luján, Mr. Cassidy, Mr. Coons, Mr. Hawley, Ms. Cantwell, Mrs. Capito, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Scott of Florida, Mr. Peters, Mr. Young, Mr. Cramer, Mr. Sullivan, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Marshall, Mr. Boozman, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Graham, Ms. Lummis, and Mr. Schmitt) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to


RESOLUTION

Recognizing the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as “National Veterans Small Business Week”.

    Whereas the Armed Forces of the United States train individuals with the skills, discipline, and leadership necessary to establish and operate a successful business;

    Whereas there are over 1,700,000 veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing over 2,900,000 individuals;

    Whereas veteran-owned small businesses make up nearly 5 percent of all businesses in the United States;

    Whereas veteran-owned small businesses account for more than $800,000,000,000 in total receipts every year;

    Whereas there are over 160,000 women veteran-owned small businesses in the United States, employing over 119,000 individuals;

    Whereas the Small Business Administration hosts events honoring National Veterans Small Business Week from October 30 through November 4, 2023;

    Whereas the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship of the Senate celebrates National Veterans Small Business Week during the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023; and

    Whereas the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, would be an appropriate time to celebrate National Veterans Small Business Week: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved,

That the Senate—

(1) recognizes the week of October 30 through November 4, 2023, as “National Veterans Small Business Week”;

(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week;

(3) recognizes the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners that is free of unnecessary and burdensome regulations and red tape; and

(4) expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the veterans of the United States through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.