SR431: A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month".
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month".
Plain-language summary
This is a resolution—a formal statement expressing the will of Congress—that designates October 2023 as 'National Women's Small Business Month.' A resolution does not create new law but rather recognizes or honors something symbolically. The resolution was introduced in the Senate with support from 54 senators across both parties. It currently sits in the early stage after introduction, awaiting potential floor consideration by the full Senate.
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Sponsors
Joni Ernst
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (55)
Jeanne Shaheen
James Risch
Mazie Hirono
Susan Collins
Edward Markey