H.Res. 1261 is a resolution that expresses support for designating the week of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as 'National Small Business Week.' The purpose of this week is to celebrate and recognize the important contributions that small businesses and entrepreneurs make to communities across the United States.
Media outlets have praised H.Res. 1261 for highlighting the vital role that small businesses play in driving economic growth and job creation. Supporters argue that recognizing a National Small Business Week will encourage community engagement and promote local entrepreneurship.
Critics of H.Res. 1261 may argue that while the resolution is well-intentioned, it lacks concrete measures to support small businesses beyond symbolic recognition. Some may also point out that such designations do not address the ongoing challenges faced by small businesses, such as access to funding and regulatory burdens.
The bill H.Res. 1261 expresses support for National Small Business Week, which aligns with the interests of small businesses and entrepreneurs. However, there are no direct industry overlaps detected between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this policy area includes various entities, but the disclosed amounts are minimal, with only SANA HEALTH contributing $7,500. Most lobbying activities are listed as undisclosed, indicating a lack of transparency regarding the financial influence in this area. Given the absence of significant financial ties or direct conflicts, the risk of a conflict of interest appears low.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SPHERE LABS | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | $22,000 |
| ATZ MANUFACTURING | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | $21,750 |
| THE PRESIDENTS' FORUM OF THE DISTILLED SPIRITS INDUSTRY | THE PRESIDENTS' FORUM OF THE DISTILLED SPIRITS INDUSTRY | $20,000 |
| SANA HEALTH | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | $7,500 |
| NEBRASKA RURAL GENERATION LLC | JABAL COMPANIES LLC | undisclosed |
| RHOBACK, INC. | ATLAS CROSSING LLC | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL MOBILE SOFTWARE LLC | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | undisclosed |
| SUMAIR VIRANI | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS TRADE ASSOCIATION | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| NUMERACLE, INC. | ACG ADVOCACY | undisclosed |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR CAPITAL FORMATION | AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR CAPITAL FORMATION | undisclosed |
| HUBBARD HOUSE RESTAURANT, LLC | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| INTUIT INC., AND ITS ENTERPRISE MEMBERS | COZEN O'CONNOR PUBLIC STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL CENTER OF SEXUAL EXPLOITATION (NCOSE) | ACG ADVOCACY | undisclosed |
| SHARED ECONOMY SERVICES, LLC | TERRAPIN STRATEGY, INC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Brad Finstad, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
