H.Res. 1261 — Introduced in House

IV 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1261 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 7, 2026Mr. 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 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 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.