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title: "A resolution honoring May 1 through May 7, 2016, as \"National Small Business Week\" and celebrating the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States."
identifier: "114-SRES-450"
congress: 114
bill_number: 450
bill_type: "SRES"
version_code: "ats"
version_type: "ats"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/114/bills/sres/450"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/450"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-04T00:06:49.001Z"
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Whereas "National Small Business Week" has been declared by every President since 1963;Whereas there are more than 28,000,000 small businesses in the United States;Whereas nearly 90 percent of United States employers have fewer than 20 employees;Whereas small businesses in the United States—(1)represent 99.7 percent of all businesses with employees;(2)employ over 48 percent of employees in the private sector;(3)constitute 98 percent of businesses that export goods; and(4)account for more than 46 percent of private sector output;Whereas, on July 30, 1953, Congress established the Small Business Administration to aid, counsel, assist, and protect the interests of small businesses—(1)to preserve free and competitive enterprise;(2)to ensure that a fair proportion of the total sales of Government property are made to small businesses; and(3)to maintain and strengthen the overall economy of the United States;Whereas 63 percent of new jobs are created by small businesses; andWhereas May 1 through May 7, 2016, will be celebrated as “National Small Business Week”: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—
  - (1) honors May 1 through May 7, 2016, as "National Small Business Week";
  - (2) celebrates the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States during National Small Business Week;
  - (3) recognizes the importance of—
    - (A) creating policies that promote an environment in which small businesses may succeed; and
    - (B) the Small Business Administration as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs in the United States; and
  - (4) supports efforts—
    - (A) to encourage consumers to use small businesses; and
    - (B) to increase awareness of the value of small businesses and the impact of small businesses on the economy of the United States.