119-SRES116
A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.
Last action was on 3-6-2025
Current status is Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 116
Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 6, 2025
Mr. Risch (for himself, Mr. Peters, Mr. Crapo, Ms. Rosen, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Kennedy, Mrs. Britt, Ms. Collins, Mr. Kelly, and Mr. Markey) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
RESOLUTION
Whereas there are over 14,500,000 women-owned businesses in the United States; and
Whereas women-owned businesses—
(1) - employ more than 12,900,000 people in the United States;
(2) - generate $3,300,000,000,000 in revenue annually;
(3) - have grown at nearly twice the national average; and
(4) - have grown from 4.6 percent to 39.2 percent of all businesses in the United States between 1972 and 2024: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
(1) - recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy of the United States;
(2) - commends the exceptional entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners in the United States; and
(3) - celebrates women entrepreneurs in the United States.