Search Results: keywords:"economic activity"

  • S. RES. 819 — Designating September 25, 2024, as National Lobster Day.
    Status:Agreed to Senate
    Words:164

    S. RES. 819 is a resolution in the United States Senate to designate September 25, 2024, as "National Lobster Day." The resolution highlights the historical and cultural significance of lobstering as an economic activity and family tradition in the U.S. It notes the...

    Simple Explanation

    The people in the United States Senate want to make September 25, 2024, a special day called "National Lobster Day" to celebrate lobsters and the people who catch them because lobsters are a big part of American food and fun traditions.

  • H. R. 9880 — To amend the Small Business Act to establish the Entrepreneurship Corps National Service Program, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:3,622

    H.R. 9880 aims to modify the Small Business Act by creating the Entrepreneurship Corps National Service Program. This program will help small businesses in economically struggling areas by providing them with skilled individuals, called fellows, to boost economic activity and job creation....

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 9880 wants to help small businesses in tough neighborhoods by sending them skilled helpers, called fellows, to make things better and create jobs. These businesses can get special money benefits, and the helpers get paid and help with their school loans, but there are worries that the rules for choosing who gets help aren't very clear.