Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

Overview

• bill: H.Res. 1261
• Session: 119th Congress, 2nd Session
• Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as “National Small Business Week” to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States
• Type: House resolution (expressing support)
• Introduced: May 7, 2026
• Primary sponsor: Representative Brian Finstad (and multiple co-sponsors)
• Committee referral: Committee on Small Business
• Action to date: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business; bill text states recognition and endorsement rather than creating new programs or funding

Purpose and Intent

• The resolution designates May 3–9, 2026 as “National Small Business Week.”
• It acknowledges the pivotal role of small businesses and entrepreneurs in the U.S. economy and communities.
• The resolution expresses congressional support for recognizing and celebrating the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees.

Key Provisions

• Section 1: Designation
  • Officially designates the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as National Small Business Week.
• Section 2: Recognition and Support
  • Honors and celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit and contributions of small businesses in every U.S. community.
  • Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees nationwide.
  • Affirms support for the designation of National Small Business Week.

Note: As a non-binding House resolution, the text does not authorize new spending, create programs, or impose new requirements. It serves to publicly recognize and honor small businesses.

Affected Parties

• Small business owners and their employees nationally.
• Communities where small businesses operate.
• Broader public and media, which may observe or promote National Small Business Week activities.

Procedural and Timeline Details

• Introduction and sponsors: Introduced May 7, 2026; multiple House members listed as sponsors.
• Referral: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
• Next steps: If reported favorably, could progress through the House and potentially be acted upon by the Senate; as a resolution, it would typically be a ceremonial acknowledgment rather than law or policy change.

Potential Impact

• Symbolic and ceremonial impact: Formal national recognition of small businesses and their contributions.
• Public awareness: May raise public visibility for small business issues, entrepreneurship, and related celebratory events.
• No fiscal or regulatory change: The resolution does not authorize funding, new programs, or regulatory requirements.

Key Takeaways

• H.Res. 1261 is a ceremonial measure to designate May 3–9, 2026 as National Small Business Week.
• It emphasizes appreciation for small business owners and workers and encourages nationwide recognition.
• It involves standard legislative procedure for a concurrent or simple resolution and does not create new government programs or funding.