The Senate is celebrating the achievements of women business owners in the United States, noting that over 14.5 million women-owned businesses now employ more than 12.9 million people and generate $3.3 trillion in annual revenue. The resolution recognizes how women-owned businesses have grown from just 4.6% of all businesses in 1972 to 39.2% by 2024 and commends the entrepreneurial spirit driving that growth. It's a symbolic measure with no binding policy changes.
Congressional Summary
This resolution recognizes the vital role of women-owned businesses to the economy.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2025-03-06
- Date Added
- 2026-03-30
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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