HR 1634
119th Congress
House
Commerce
Disability and paralysis
Disability assistance
Employee hiring
Small business
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Introduced: February 26, 2025
Introduced by:
Stauber, Pete
Republican
· Minnesota
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13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Jun 3, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399)
Jun 3, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 3, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399)
Jun 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.
Jun 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 24, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.
Mar 24, 2025
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
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Feb 26, 2025
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.
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