Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.
In Committee
Introduced:Oct 21, 2025
Primary Sponsor
John R. Moolenaar
Representative
Republican
MI-2
Cosponsors
17
Quick Stats
Policy Area
Commerce
Summary
This bill expresses the House's support for National Veterans Small Business Week and celebrates small business owners who are veterans or their spouses. It recognizes the important contributions that veteran entrepreneurs make to the United States.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
AI Summary
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill expresses the House's support for National Veterans Small Business Week and celebrates small business owners who are veterans or their spouses. It recognizes the important contributions that veteran entrepreneurs make to the United States.
Last updated: 12/29/2025
Official Summary
Congressional Research Service summary
<p>This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, celebrates the millions of people in the United States—especially veterans and their spouses—who benefit from Small Business Administration programs, and expresses appreciation for the continued service to the United States by the nation's veterans through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.</p>
Key Points
Main provisions of the bill
The bill supports the goals and ideals of National Veterans Small Business Week, which highlights the achievements of veteran-owned small businesses.
It celebrates the millions of Americans, especially veterans and their spouses, who benefit from Small Business Administration programs.
The bill expresses appreciation for veterans who continue to serve the country through small business ownership and entrepreneurship.
How This Impacts Americans
Potential effects on citizens and communities
If this bill becomes law, it would primarily impact veterans and their spouses who own or are considering starting small businesses. It would recognize and celebrate their contributions to the American economy and society. This could help raise awareness of veteran entrepreneurship and the resources available to support it.
Policy Areas
Primary Policy Area
Commerce
Scope & Jurisdiction
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
824, 119th Congress (2025). "Recognizing the religious and historical significance of the festival of Diwali.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hres-824
