Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has joined a bipartisan resolution in the U.S. Senate to recognize November 3 through November 7, 2025, as National Veterans Small Business Week. The resolution is led by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), who serve as chair and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. The measure passed unanimously in the Senate on November 4, 2025.
In a statement, Kennedy highlighted the ongoing contributions of veterans in his state: “Louisiana’s veterans don’t stop serving when they take off the uniform—they keep leading by building businesses that power our communities and employ their neighbors. These men and women know what hard work and responsibility look like, and Washington should do everything it can to help them succeed.”
Ernst also emphasized her personal connection to supporting veterans’ business opportunities: “Ensuring veterans have every opportunity to pursue the American Dream is personal to me. They fiercely protected our freedoms during their service and, now as civilians, exemplify the American entrepreneurial spirit. During National Veterans Small Business Week, join me in celebrating these men and women who have served their country and now their communities.”
Markey pointed out the impact of veteran-owned businesses in Massachusetts: “In Massachusetts, over 24,000 veteran-owned small businesses make our Main Streets thrive. Through their tenacity, their discipline, and the leadership skills they learned through military service, veterans are uniquely capable of entrepreneurial and small business success. As Ranking Member of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, I will continue to work with my colleagues to support veteran small business owners and ensure our veterans have every tool and resource they need to grow their businesses, create jobs, and enrich our communities.”
The resolution acknowledges National Veterans Small Business Week for early November 2025. It calls for efforts to reduce regulatory burdens for small business owners while expressing appreciation for veterans who contribute through entrepreneurship.
The Small Business Administration holds an annual celebration during this week to spotlight contributions from veteran-owned small businesses across the United States.
