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SRES 116

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

119th Congress Introduced by Katie Britt and 10 co-sponsors

A nonbinding Senate resolution recognizing and celebrating women-owned businesses and their vital contributions, raising awareness and shaping policy discourse.

Introduced in Senate
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Bill Summary · SRES 116

Summary of Senate Resolution SRES 116

Purpose and Scope

SRES 116 is a nonbinding Senate Resolution introduced on March 6, 2025. As a resolution (not a bill), it does not create or modify law but serves to recognize and honor a specific policy area. The resolution is titled “A resolution celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.” Its sponsors describe the bill as expressing gratitude and admiration for women-owned businesses and their contributions to the U.S. economy.

Key Provisions

The text of the introduced resolution sets forth three main statements:
1. The Senate recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the U.S. economy.
2. The Senate commends the exceptional entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners in the United States.
3. The Senate celebrates women entrepreneurs in the United States.

Legislative History and Procedural Details

  • Introduced in the Senate on March 6, 2025.
  • Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (as noted in the legislative record: text CR S1609).
  • The action taken on the introduction date is noted as “Introduced in Senate” and later “Read twice and referred,” indicating the initial step in the normal Senate process for resolutions.

Sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: James E. Risch.
  • Notable cosponsors (listed): Jacky Rosen, Mark Kelly, Jeanne Shaheen, John Kennedy, Katie Britt, Mike Crapo, Dan Sullivan, Susan M. Collins, Edward J. Markey, Gary Peters. The list includes a broad cross-section of Senate members, reflecting bipartisan interest.

Who Is Affected

As a nonbinding resolution, the immediate impact is symbolic rather than regulatory. It aims to:
- Acknowledge and publicly honor women-owned businesses.
- Highlight the importance of women entrepreneurs to policymakers, stakeholders, and the broader public.
- Potentially influence public discourse and align with ongoing or future policy discussions supporting women-owned and minority-owned small businesses.

Potential Impact and Next Steps

  • No new statutory obligations or funding are created by a Senate Resolution.
  • Could raise awareness, bolster advocacy for policies benefiting women entrepreneurs, and complement related legislative efforts.
  • If advanced substantively, it would continue through the Senate for any further action, but as a resolution, its primary value lies in recognition and framing public discussion.

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Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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