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ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act

6/10/2025, 2:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1634

Bill 119 HR 1634, also known as the "Memorandum of Understanding Between Small Business Administration and National Council on Disability Act," aims to enhance employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The bill proposes the creation of a formal agreement, or memorandum of understanding, between the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability (NCD).

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1634

Bill HR 1634 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since June 4, 2025. Bill HR 1634 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025.  Bill HR 1634's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. as of June 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1634

Total Number of Sponsors
12
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
12
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
5
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1634

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Disability and paralysis
- Disability assistance
- Employee hiring
- Small business

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1634

To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.
To provide for a memorandum of understanding between the Small Business Administration and the National Council on Disability to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Georgina Lyons

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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