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H.R. 1634 · 119th Congress · Commerce

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

Requires SBA to assist individuals with disabilities in entrepreneurship, self-employment, and employment at small businesses. AI-read

Passed a chamber Introduced Feb 26, 2025 Latest action Jun 4, 2025

What it does

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Feb 26, 2025 (Introduced in House). CRS summarizes bills impartially; it does not take positions.

Roll call votes

No recorded roll call votes on this bill. Most bills never get one; many pass by voice vote or unanimous consent, or stay in committee.

Latest action

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