WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-N.C., has introduced a resolution (H.Res. 1134) "expressing support for the recognition of October as National Women's Small Business Month as a time to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of women entrepreneurs and small business owners, and to support efforts to increase awareness of the value of women- owned small businesses." The resolution was introduced on Oct. 26 and has 14 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-N.Y.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Hakeen Jeffries, D-N.Y., has introduced the Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act (H.R. 7107) to posthumously award a Congressional gold medal to Shirley Chisholm. The bill was introduced on Oct. 30 and has 51 co-sponsors. Co-sponsors include Reps. Thomas R. Suozzi, D-N.Y., Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., Carolyn B. Maloney, D-N.Y., Brian Higgins, D-N.Y., Yvette Clarke, D-N.Y., Al Green, D-Texas, Emanuel Cleaver, D-Mo., Joseph Crowley, D-N.Y., Bennie G. Thompson, D-  more