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S.Res. 116 · Where this bill is now

In committee

Introduced in the Senate, Mar 6, 2025

What this bill does

In plain words · AI-written from the official summary

Celebrates women business owners' economic role

This is a resolution that honors women-owned businesses and their importance to the U.S. economy. Resolutions like this are ceremonial statements that Congress passes to recognize and celebrate something they view as significant.

How it affects you

This resolution doesn't create new laws or change any rules, so it doesn't directly affect your daily life. It's a way for Congress to acknowledge the accomplishments of women business owners and the value of their work to the country.

Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Mar 6, 2025)

This resolution recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy.

Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.

119th Congress
1st Session
S.Res. 116

RESOLUTION

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

In the SenateNo vote yet

Sponsor: Sen. James E. Risch (R-ID) · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Commerce · 1 version of the text

Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 6, 2025: “Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S1609)”

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