Bills · HR 1634
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1634Disability assistanceSmall business
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION JUN 4
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 4 / 8Introduced
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Conference
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Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to address a long-standing issue: the lower employment rate among individuals with disabilities. By formalizing a partnership between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability, it seeks to create a more coordinated effort to provide practical support for disabled individuals looking for work or wanting to be self-employed. If this bill becomes law, it could mean more people with disabilities find meaningful employment and more small businesses gain valuable employees.
Without this bill, these specific, coordinated efforts might not happen, or they might be less focused and effective. It's relevant because it tackles economic inclusion and disability rights, potentially empowering individuals and strengthening small businesses by expanding the talent pool. Voters should care because it represents an effort to improve economic opportunity and independence for a significant portion of the population, impacting both individuals and the broader economy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD) to enter into a formal agreement.
This provision ensures a structured and collaborative approach between two key federal entities to address disability employment.
PROVISION 02
Directs the SBA, in consultation with the NCD, to provide assistance to individuals with disabilities for entrepreneurship, self-employment, and finding jobs in small businesses.
This establishes clear responsibilities for the SBA to actively support career development and job placement for individuals with disabilities.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the SBA to assist small businesses with hiring individuals with disabilities and addressing accessibility concerns.
This provision aims to remove barriers for small businesses and make them more inclusive employers, benefiting both businesses and job seekers.
PROVISION 04
Requires a report to Congress within two years on the activities, achievements, and future plans related to this effort.
This ensures accountability and transparency, allowing Congress to review the effectiveness of the program and future strategies.
PROVISION 05
States that no additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of the Act.
This means the activities must be funded through existing agency budgets, potentially limiting the scope or impact of the initiative.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 4
R· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
24
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 3 REP 1 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
13 EVENTSJUN 4
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
JUN 3
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
JUN 3
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)
JUN 3
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1634
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 26, 2025
Last actionJun 4, 2025
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · SMALL BUSINESS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025
House BillHR 1634Disability assistanceSmall business
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
4
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
