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Expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States.
2/5/2024, 2:30 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 667
Bill 118 HRES 667, also known as the National Black Business Month Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black-owned businesses in the United States. The bill proposes to designate the month of August as National Black Business Month, in order to bring awareness to the economic impact and importance of Black entrepreneurship.
The resolution highlights the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including systemic racism, lack of access to capital, and discrimination. It also acknowledges the resilience and innovation of Black business owners, who have played a significant role in shaping the American economy.
The bill calls on the government, businesses, and individuals to support and promote Black-owned businesses, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable economy. It emphasizes the importance of investing in Black entrepreneurship and providing resources and opportunities for Black business owners to thrive. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 667 seeks to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black-owned businesses, and to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and empowering Black entrepreneurs.
The resolution highlights the historical and ongoing challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs, including systemic racism, lack of access to capital, and discrimination. It also acknowledges the resilience and innovation of Black business owners, who have played a significant role in shaping the American economy.
The bill calls on the government, businesses, and individuals to support and promote Black-owned businesses, and to work towards creating a more inclusive and equitable economy. It emphasizes the importance of investing in Black entrepreneurship and providing resources and opportunities for Black business owners to thrive. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 667 seeks to honor and celebrate the achievements of Black-owned businesses, and to raise awareness about the importance of supporting and empowering Black entrepreneurs.
Congressional Summary of HRES 667
This resolution supports the designation of National Black Business Month.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 667
Bill HRES 667 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 29, 2023. Bill HRES 667 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 29, 2023. Bill HRES 667's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. as of September 1, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 667
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
42Democrat Cosponsors
42Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 667
Primary Policy Focus
CommerceAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 667
Expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States.
Expressing support for the designation of August as National Black Business Month and to honor the contributions of Black-owned businesses across the United States.
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