HR 7989
118th Congress
House
Commerce
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Employee hiring
Small business
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Introduced: April 15, 2024
See on congress.gov
Everywhere this bill has been
13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 11, 2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3690-3691)
Jun 11, 2024
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3690-3691)
Jun 11, 2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7989.
Jun 11, 2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3690-3692)
Jun 11, 2024
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 4, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 447.
Jun 4, 2024
Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 118-538.
Apr 17, 2024
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 0.
Apr 17, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Apr 15, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Committees of jurisdiction
2
Cosponsors
1