H.R. 1634 · Passed House · Commerce

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

Sponsor: Pete Stauber (R-MN)

What it does

• Requires the Small Business Administration to assist individuals with disabilities who want to become entrepreneurs or be self-employed.
• Requires the SBA to help individuals with disabilities find employment at small businesses.
• Requires the SBA to assist small businesses with hiring such individuals and with related accessibility issues.
• Requires outreach and education about these activities and establishes reporting requirements.

Official summary

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act This bill requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) to (1) provide assistance to individuals with disabilities who desire to become entrepreneurs or to be self-employed, (2) help individuals with disabilities find employment at small businesses; and (3) assist small businesses with hiring such individuals and with accessibility issues applicable to such individuals. The SBA must conduct outreach and education about such activities. The bill establishes reporting requirements with respect to these activities.

Latest action

Jun 4, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Committee: Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship