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Recognizing October 2023 as National Women's Small Business Month.

This Senate resolution symbolically honors the contribution of over 12 million women entrepreneurs to the U.S. economy. While it introduces no new laws, its goal is to raise public awareness and encourage citizens to support local, small businesses owned by women. The document also emphasizes the importance of creating business-friendly policies free of unnecessary regulations.
Key points
Symbolic recognition of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month."
Encouragement for consumers to actively support local, small businesses, directly impacting local economies.
Support for young women pursuing their passions and creating new start-up businesses.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_431
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-10-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution recognizing the month of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_431.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Symbolic recognition of October 2023 as "National Women's Small Business Month."
  • Encouragement for consumers to actively support local, small businesses, directly impacting local economies.
  • Support for young women pursuing their passions and creating new start-up businesses.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5177; text: CR S5194)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Economy