# 119-hres-1261: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.

119-hres-1261, Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN); status introduced (as of 2026-09-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1261
- Congress: 119
- Title: Expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-05-07
- Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-MN)
- Cosponsors: 27
- Policy area: Commerce
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-09-21

## Summary

**National Small Business Week** would be designated May 3 through May 9, 2026 to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs across the United States. The resolution notes every President since 1963 has declared the week and points to more than 36 million small businesses supporting over 62 million jobs. It asks the House to honor entrepreneurial spirit and applaud small business owners and employees for their economic role.

## Cosponsors (27)

- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Salazar, Maria Elvira [R-FL-27] (R-FL), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simpson, Michael K. [R-ID-2] (R-ID), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hunt, Wesley [R-TX-38] (R-TX), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R-TN), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6] (R-OH), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Moylan, James C. [R-GU-At Large] (R-GU), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. King-Hinds, Kimberlyn [R-MP-At Large] (R-MP), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Newhouse, Dan [R-WA-4] (R-WA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] (R-MN), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Houchin, Erin [R-IN-9] (R-IN), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ellzey, Jake [R-TX-6] (R-TX), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGuire, John J. [R-VA-5] (R-VA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8] (R-WI), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bresnahan, Robert P. [R-PA-8] (R-PA), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fischbach, Michelle [R-MN-7] (R-MN), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schmidt, Derek [R-KS-2] (R-KS), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5] (R-SC), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] (R-NC), 2026-05-07T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Meuser, Daniel [R-PA-9] (R-PA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R-NY), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7] (R-PA), 2026-05-11T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Gabe [R-CO-8] (R-CO), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Shreve, Jefferson [R-IN-6] (R-IN), 2026-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moore, Tim [R-NC-14] (R-NC), 2026-05-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. James, John [R-MI-10] (R-MI), 2026-06-08T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [119-hres-1261 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1261)

## Related
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- [119-hres-1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1511)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-425: Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-425)
- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hr-1502: North Platte Canteen Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1502)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1261 (as of 2026-09-21).