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A resolution recognizing the month of October 2015 as "National Women's Small Business Month".

Introduced: October 7, 2015 See on congress.gov

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Oct 7, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7224; text as passed Senate: CR S7221-7222)

Oct 7, 2015

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7224; text as passed Senate: CR S7221-7222)

Oct 7, 2015

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Recognizes: (1) October 2015 as National Women's Small Business Month; (2) the significant contributions of women small business owners and women entrepreneurs to the small business community; and (3) the importance of creating policies that promote a business-friendly environment for small business owners free of unnecessary regulations and red tape.

Honors the vital role of U.S. women small business owners and entrepreneurs during such Month.

Supports and encourages young women entrepreneurs to pursue their passions and create more start-up businesses.

Supports efforts to increase awareness of the value of women-owned small businesses on the U.S. economy.

What's happening now October 7, 2015

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7224; text as passed Senate: CR S7221-7222)

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