119th Congress
H.R. 1634
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Pete Stauber(R-MN)
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2025
- Policy area
- Commerce
- Committees
- House Committee on Small Business; Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Official text
- Referred in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (4)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Chris Pappas (D-NH)
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA)
- Mark Alford (R-MO)
Added later (1)
- Maggie Goodlander (D-NH) · Mar 5, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 4, 2025 · Senate
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. - Jun 3, 2025 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jun 3, 2025 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399) - Jun 3, 2025 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634. - Jun 3, 2025 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401) - Jun 3, 2025 · House
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. - Mar 24, 2025 · House
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21. - Mar 24, 2025 · House
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-32. - Mar 5, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0. - Mar 5, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held - Feb 26, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. - Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House