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ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
6/10/2025, 2:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1634
The primary goal of this agreement is to increase the number of individuals with disabilities who are able to secure employment within small businesses. By fostering collaboration between the SBA and NCD, the bill seeks to develop strategies and initiatives that will support and promote the hiring of individuals with disabilities.
In addition to promoting employment opportunities, the bill also aims to address any barriers or challenges that individuals with disabilities may face in the workplace. This includes providing resources and support to small businesses to ensure they are able to accommodate and integrate individuals with disabilities into their workforce. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1634 is focused on creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce by increasing employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. By establishing a formal agreement between the SBA and NCD, the bill aims to facilitate collaboration and coordination in order to achieve this important goal.
Congressional Summary of HR 1634
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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Current Status of Bill HR 1634
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1634
Total Number of Sponsors
12Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
12Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
5Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1634
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1634
Comments

Georgina Lyons
9 months ago
I don't really get why this is happening. Seems like it's just gonna make things more complicated. I wish they would think about how this is gonna affect us regular folks. Just doesn't make sense to me. #confused




