SRES 197 · 112th Congress · Commerce

A resolution honoring the entrepreneurial spirit of small business concerns in the United States during National Small Business Week, which begins on May 15, 2011.

Introduced 2011-05-24· Sponsored by Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S3287-3288; text as passed Senate: CR S3287-3288; text of measure as introduced: CR S3279-3280)(2011-05-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Honors the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses during National Small Business Week beginning May 15, 2011. Applauds the efforts and achievements of small business owners and their employees. Recognizes the work of the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its resource partners in providing assistance to entrepreneurs and small businesses. Recognizes the importance of ensuring that: (1) guaranteed loans, including microloans and venture capital, are made available to all qualified small businesses; (2) necessary federal resources are provided to management assistance programs delivered by SBA resource partners; (3) SBA small business disaster assistance is provided in a timely and efficient manner; (4) affordable Internet access is available to all people in the United States so that small businesses can utilize such access; (5) regulatory relief is provided to small businesses through the reduction of duplicative or unnecessary regulatory requirements; and (6) leveling the playing field for small business contracting opportunities remains a primary focus.…

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Cosponsors (8)

4 Democrats4 Republicans