This Senate resolution recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments and role of women business owners in the United States. The resolution text states there are over 14,500,000 women-owned businesses; they employ more than 12,900,000 people; they generate $3,300,000,000,000 in revenue each year; they have grown at nearly twice the national average; and they have grown from 4.6 percent to 39.2 percent of all businesses between 1972 and 2024. The resolution contains three formal statements: the Senate recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses, commends the entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners, and celebrates women entrepreneurs.
The resolution expresses the Senate's recognition and celebration of women business owners. The text does not list new programs, funding, or legal requirements. The resolution was introduced in the Senate on March 6, 2025, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. It was submitted by Senator James Risch with multiple co-sponsors.
No publicly available information.
Proponents emphasize the economic size and growth of women-owned businesses and their employment and revenue contributions, as shown by the statistics included in the resolution. The resolution formally commends the entrepreneurial spirit of women business owners and celebrates their accomplishments.
No publicly available information.