SBA to partner with disability council on jobs and entrepreneurship
Passed one chamberH.R. 1634Latest action
Sponsor: Pete Stauber · Representative · MN
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Official title: ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
119th Congress
Topics: Jobs & the economy
Introduced:
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The SBA would team up with the National Council on Disability to help disabled people find jobs or start businesses.
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What does this do?
This bill directs the SBA to work with the National Council on Disability to help people with disabilities become entrepreneurs and find jobs at small businesses. The SBA would sign formal agreements with the council, conduct outreach and education, and report to Congress within two years on its activities, results, and future plans. It would also help small business owners learn to hire people with disabilities and improve workplace accessibility.
Who does it affect?
People with disabilities seeking jobs or wanting to start a business, and small business owners seeking hiring and accessibility guidance.
Why does it matter?
The bill relies on the SBA using existing staff and resources to carry out these new coordination and outreach duties, which could affect how it prioritizes current programs.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jun 4, 2025
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.