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| bill_id | congress | bill_type | bill_number | title | policy_area | introduced_date ▲ | latest_action_date | latest_action_text | origin_chamber | sponsor_name | sponsor_state | sponsor_party | sponsor_bioguide_id | cosponsor_count | summary_text | update_date | url |
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| 115-sres-692 | 115 | sres | 692 | A resolution recognizing November 24, 2018, as "Small Business Saturday" and celebrating the vital role of small businesses, along with the efforts of the Small Business Administration, to help people in the United States start, build, and grow businesses. | Commerce | 2018-11-15 | 2018-11-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056) | Senate | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] | ID | R | R000584 | 44 | Expresses support for the designation of November 24, 2018, as Small Business Saturday. | 2021-12-16T15:46:19Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/692 |
| 115-sres-693 | 115 | sres | 693 | A resolution celebrating October 25, 2018, as the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988, while commending the unique entrepreneurial spirit shared by women small business owners of the United States. | Commerce | 2018-11-15 | 2018-11-15 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7062-7063; text: CR S7056-7057) | Senate | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] | ID | R | R000584 | 28 | Recognizes the important contribution women entrepreneurs make to the economy of the United States. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Women's Business Ownership Act of 1988. | 2021-12-16T15:46:20Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/693 |
| 115-sres-620 | 115 | sres | 620 | A resolution congratulating the National Academy of Inventors on the milestone of achieving 200 member institutions. | Commerce | 2018-08-28 | 2018-08-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6007; text: CR S5994) | Senate | Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL] | FL | D | N000032 | 1 | Recognizes the importance of inventions, patents, and copyrights as part of maintaining a competitive global economy and U.S. leadership in the world. Expresses support for academic technological developments that promote entrepreneurship and for academic innovations in local communities. Expresses support for the mission of the National Academy of Inventors, acknowledges the academy for its role in elevating the contributions of academic inventors, and congratulates the academy for its rapid expansion. | 2022-02-02T05:51:12Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/620 |
| 115-sres-580 | 115 | sres | 580 | A resolution recognizing and supporting public awareness of the importance of trademarks and the goals and ideals of the National Trademark Exposition of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. | Commerce | 2018-07-18 | 2018-07-24 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] | IA | R | G000386 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) there should be greater public awareness of the importance of trademarks for the society and economy of the United States, (2) the 2018 National Trademark Exposition of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) provides an opportunity to educate Americans about trademarks, and (3) the USPTO and the Smithsonian Institution should be recognized for orchestrating the exposition. | 2023-01-11T13:41:45Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/580 |
| 115-sres-567 | 115 | sres | 567 | A resolution celebrating the 40th anniversary of the American Homebrewers Association. | Commerce | 2018-06-28 | 2018-06-28 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4808; text: CR S4745-4746) | Senate | Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD] | MD | D | C000141 | 4 | Commends the American Homebrewers Association and joins its members and staff and other beer enthusiasts in celebrating the 40th anniversary of the association. | 2020-09-28T22:42:07Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/567 |
| 115-sres-520 | 115 | sres | 520 | A resolution recognizing and commending the contributions of Li Ka-shing in global business leadership and philanthropy upon his retirement from a 78-year professional career. | Commerce | 2018-05-23 | 2018-05-23 | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2880-2881) | Senate | Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] | UT | R | H000338 | 1 | Commends Li Ka-shing for his global business leadership and service to humanity through the advancement of philanthropy, and congratulates him upon his retirement as chairman of the CK Group of Companies. | 2023-01-11T13:42:26Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/520 |
| 115-sres-506 | 115 | sres | 506 | A resolution supporting the designation of May 15, 2018, as "National Senior Fraud Awareness Day" to raise awareness about the increasing number of fraudulent schemes targeted at older people of the United States, to encourage the implementation of policies to prevent these scams from happening, and to improve protections from these scams for seniors. | Commerce | 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-10 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2629: S2631; text: CR S2629) | Senate | Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] | ME | R | C001035 | 5 | Expresses support for the designation of May 15, 2018, as National Senior Fraud Awareness Day. | 2022-02-02T05:51:14Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/506 |
| 115-sres-498 | 115 | sres | 498 | A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of April 29 through May 5, 2018, as "National Small Business Week" while commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and the impact they have on their communities. | Commerce | 2018-04-26 | 2018-04-26 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2498; text: CR S2496) | Senate | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] | ID | R | R000584 | 15 | Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 29-May 5, 2018, as National Small Business Week, and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to their local communities. Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners of the United States, and (2) the invaluable contributions that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy. Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success. | 2022-01-04T16:04:53Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/498 |
| 115-sres-328 | 115 | sres | 328 | A resolution recognizing November 25, 2017, as "Small Business Saturday" and supporting the efforts of the Small Business Administration to increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses. | Commerce | 2017-11-09 | 2017-11-09 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7167; text: CR S7159) | Senate | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] | ID | R | R000584 | 55 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Declares that the Senate joins the Small Business Administration in recognizing and encouraging the observance of Small Business Saturday on November 25, 2017. Supports efforts to: (1) encourage consumers to shop locally, and (2) increase awareness of the value of locally owned small businesses and the impact of such businesses on the U.S. economy. | 2022-01-04T16:03:06Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/328 |
| 115-sres-313 | 115 | sres | 313 | A resolution designating the week of October 30 through November 3, 2017, as "National Veterans Small Business Week". | Commerce | 2017-10-30 | 2017-10-30 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6879; text: CR S6877) | Senate | Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH] | NH | D | S001181 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates the week of October 30-November 3, 2017, as National Veterans Small Business Week. Supports the goals and ideals of such week. Celebrates the millions of people in the United States, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from Small Business Administration programs. Expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship. | 2020-09-28T22:41:25Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/313 |
| 115-sres-304 | 115 | sres | 304 | A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that entrepreneurship on the part of minority women-owned businesses should be fully supported and encouraged. | Commerce | 2017-10-25 | 2017-10-25 | Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6818) | Senate | Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL] | IL | D | D000622 | 1 | Expresses the sense of the Senate that: October has been designated National Women's Small Business Month by the Small Business Administration; minority women often work in low-paying jobs in the traditional workforce; minority women entrepreneurs are paving the way for women-owned businesses and are an important segment of the domestic and global economies; in order to sustain the U.S. economy, Congress must fully support and encourage the growth of minority women-owned businesses. | 2023-01-11T13:38:11Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/304 |
| 115-sres-209 | 115 | sres | 209 | A resolution commemorating the 40th Anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, the preeminent public policy trade association in Silicon Valley. | Commerce | 2017-06-28 | 2017-08-03 | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | Senate | Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] | CA | D | F000062 | 1 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group. Recognizes the group's significant contributions to the economic health of, and quality of life in, Silicon Valley. | 2023-01-11T13:37:30Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/209 |
| 115-sres-165 | 115 | sres | 165 | A resolution celebrating April 30 through May 6, 2017, as "National Small Business Week" and commending the entrepreneurial spirit of small businesses owners in the United States. | Commerce | 2017-05-16 | 2017-05-16 | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2968; text as passed Senate: CR S2968) | Senate | Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] | ID | R | R000584 | 20 | (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports: (1) the designation of the week of April 30-May 6, 2017, as National Small Business Week; and (2) increasing consumer awareness of the value and opportunity that small businesses bring to local communities. Celebrates: (1) the entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners in the United States, and (2) the invaluable contribution that small businesses make to the United States as the backbone of the economy. Recognizes the importance of creating a small business climate that allows for sustained entrepreneurial success. | 2022-01-04T16:01:10Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/165 |
| 115-sres-64 | 115 | sres | 64 | A resolution congratulating the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary. | Commerce | 2017-02-17 | 2017-02-17 | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1398) | Senate | Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI] | WI | R | J000293 | 0 | Congratulates the Plastics Industry Association on its 80th anniversary. Reaffirms the crucial role of plastics in strengthening the U.S. economy and improving people's lives. Recognizes the importance of continued investment in plastics, manufacturing, research, and education in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. | 2023-01-11T13:35:49Z | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/64 |
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bill_number INTEGER,
title TEXT,
policy_area TEXT,
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origin_chamber TEXT,
sponsor_name TEXT,
sponsor_state TEXT,
sponsor_party TEXT,
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CREATE INDEX idx_leg_policy ON legislation(policy_area);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_date ON legislation(introduced_date);
CREATE INDEX idx_leg_sponsor ON legislation(sponsor_name);
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