Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 116

A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Honoring Women Business Owners

Mar 6, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been sent to the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for review. It is considered active, though no further meetings or votes have been scheduled at this time.

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Reintroduced from S.Res. 96 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S.Res. 96 (118th) →

Key Points

This resolution officially recognizes the hard work and success of women who own businesses across the country. It highlights how these businesses have grown from a tiny part of the economy in 1972 to nearly 40% of all U.S. companies today.
The document points out that there are now more than 14.5 million women-owned businesses in America. Together, these companies employ nearly 13 million people and generate about $3.3 trillion in revenue every year.
This is a ceremonial action, which means it does not change any laws or provide new government funding. Its main goal is to show public support for female entrepreneurs and celebrate their role in making the national economy stronger.

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Mar 6, 2025Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)

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Mar 6, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 116

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)

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