May 26, 2000
Senate Approves Women-Owned Businesses Resolution; President Issues Executive Order
Signaling support for Small Business Week 2000, the Senate on May 23 approved, by unanimous consent, a resolution (S. Res.View More
Small Business/Entrepreneurship
May 26, 2000
CCWI Outlines Priorities for 106th Congress
On May 17, members of the Congressional Caucus for Women’s Issues (CCWI)—led by Caucus Co-Chairs Sue Kelly (R-NY) and CarolynView More
April 7, 2000
Resolution Encourages Contracting with Women-Owned Firms
A resolution (H. Res. 15) urging federal agencies to contract with women-owned businesses was approved, by voice vote, by theView More
March 24, 2000
Senate Committee Approves Reauthorization of SBA Programs
Legislation (as-yet-unnumbered) to reauthorize a number of Small Business Administration (SBA) programs was approved, 18-0, by the Senate Small BusinessView More
March 17, 2000
House Approves Reauthorization of National Women’s Business Council
Legislation (H.R. 3843) that would reauthorize the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC) was approved, 410-11, by the House on MarchView More
January 28, 2000
Assistance for Microenterprise Programs Approved
Legislation (H.R. 413) designed to help organizations that target low-income and disadvantaged entrepreneurs has been approved by Congress. The measure—knownView More