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  • H. RES. 318 — Expressing support for the designation of the week of April 24–29, 2025, as Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:174

    H. RES. 318 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of April 24–29, 2025, as “Small Businesses in For-Hire Transportation Week.” The resolution highlights the critical role that over 18,300 locally owned businesses in the for-hire transportation...

    Simple Explanation

    Congress wants to say thank you to small businesses that drive taxis, shuttles, and other vehicles for people by having a special week just for them, because they help a lot of people get around and make the community stronger.

  • S. RES. 862 — Designating October 23, 2024, as National Marine Sanctuary Day.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:338

    S. RES. 862 is a resolution proposed in the Senate to declare October 23, 2024, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day." This resolution highlights the importance of the National Marine Sanctuary System, which protects the oceans, coasts, and Great Lakes. It encourages people to visit and support...

    Simple Explanation

    S. RES. 862 is a plan to make October 23, 2024, "National Marine Sanctuary Day" to help people remember and support special ocean and lake areas that protect sea animals and nature. This special day hopes to make everyone, including the government, work together to care for these places better.

  • S. RES. 116 — Celebrating the extraordinary accomplishments and vital role of women business owners in the United States.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:184

    S. RES. 116 is a resolution that acknowledges the outstanding achievements and important role of women business owners in the United States. It notes that there are over 14.5 million women-owned businesses, which employ about 12.9 million people and generate $3.3 trillion in...

    Simple Explanation

    The Senate made a special statement to say, "Hooray for women who own businesses!" because they have done amazing things like starting over 14.5 million businesses that help many people and make lots of money each year. This helps everyone, and the Senate wants them to know how awesome they are!