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ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1634| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act," aims to significantly increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by establishing a formal collaboration between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD). The Administrator of the SBA, in consultation with the NCD Chair, is directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding or other agreement to carry out specific activities. These activities include: Providing assistance to individuals with disabilities who wish to become entrepreneurs or be self-employed. Helping individuals with disabilities find employment opportunities within small business concerns. Assisting small businesses with the process of hiring individuals with disabilities and addressing related accessibility issues. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the SBA and NCD conduct extensive outreach and education regarding these initiatives to maximize their impact. A comprehensive report detailing the activities, achievements, and future plans for expanding employment opportunities must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment. It is important to note that this Act explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to carry out its requirements, meaning existing resources must be utilized.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7989
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
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.
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)
Jun 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.
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
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 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7989
    ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 5, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.


  • March 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.


  • March 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-32.


  • June 3, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 3, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)


  • June 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.


  • June 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)


  • June 3, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399)


  • June 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


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

Commerce

Disability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployee hiringSmall business

ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

USA119th CongressHR-1634| House 
| Updated: 6/4/2025
This legislation, titled the "ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act," aims to significantly increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities by establishing a formal collaboration between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD). The Administrator of the SBA, in consultation with the NCD Chair, is directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding or other agreement to carry out specific activities. These activities include: Providing assistance to individuals with disabilities who wish to become entrepreneurs or be self-employed. Helping individuals with disabilities find employment opportunities within small business concerns. Assisting small businesses with the process of hiring individuals with disabilities and addressing related accessibility issues. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the SBA and NCD conduct extensive outreach and education regarding these initiatives to maximize their impact. A comprehensive report detailing the activities, achievements, and future plans for expanding employment opportunities must be submitted to Congress within two years of enactment. It is important to note that this Act explicitly states that no additional funds are authorized to carry out its requirements, meaning existing resources must be utilized.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7989
ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 26, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
Mar 5, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 5, 2025
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
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.
Jun 3, 2025
Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jun 3, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)
Jun 3, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.
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
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 4, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7989
    ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act


  • February 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 26, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.


  • March 5, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 5, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.


  • March 24, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 21.


  • March 24, 2025
    Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-32.


  • June 3, 2025
    Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • June 3, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2399-2401)


  • June 3, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1634.


  • June 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)


  • June 3, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2399)


  • June 3, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • June 4, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
Pete Stauber

Pete Stauber

Republican Representative

Minnesota

Cosponsors (4)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Mark Alford (Republican)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)

Small Business Committee, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee

Commerce

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployee hiringSmall business