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This bill would require the Small Business Administration to write a report for Congress about the challenges that entrepreneurs with disabilities face when starting and running a business. The report would look at what problems they encounter, what help and resources the agency already offers, how well those resources are reaching people with disabilities, and whether more action is needed. It would also ask for ideas on how Congress could better support these business owners. The report must be completed within 180 days after the bill becomes law, and the bill does not provide any new funding to carry out these requirements.
- The report must include an assessment of the main needs and obstacles faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities.
- It must describe the support and resources the Small Business Administration already provides, including outreach by local and regional offices, small business development centers, and women’s business centers.
- The report must explain any joint efforts between SBA offices or between the SBA and other federal agencies to help entrepreneurs with disabilities succeed.
- It must also identify any gaps in current support, explain how people with disabilities use and access SBA resources, and give recommendations for any needed changes in law.
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Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to assess and report on the challenges that entrepreneurs with a disability encounter in starting and operating a business, including any recommendations for legislative actions to address those challenges.
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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
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[H.R. 1621 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 1621
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 4, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business
and Entrepreneurship
_______________________________________________________________________
AN ACT
To require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to
submit to Congress a report on the entrepreneurial challenges facing
entrepreneurs with a disability, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
Reporting Act of 2025''.
SEC. 2. REPORT ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP CHALLENGES OF ENTREPRENEURS WITH
DISABILITIES.
(a) In General.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Administrator of the Small Business
Administration shall submit to Congress a report on the challenges that
entrepreneurs with a disability encounter with starting and operating a
business, including--
(1) an assessment of the challenges and needs of
entrepreneurs with a disability;
(2) a description of the resources and support that the
Administrator provides to entrepreneurs with a disability;
(3) a description of outreach to entrepreneurs with a
disability by the Administrator, including by district and
regional offices of the Small Business Administration, small
business development centers (as defined in section 3(t) of the
Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 632(t))), and women's business
centers (as described under section 29(a) of such Act (15
U.S.C. 656(a)));
(4) a description of any joint efforts between offices of
the Small Business Administration or the Small Business
Administration and other Federal agencies to advance the goal
of supporting the economic success of entrepreneurs with a
disability;
(5) any deficiencies in the resources and support described
under paragraph (2);
(6) a description of the use of, and access to, resources
of the Administration by entrepreneurs with a disability; and
(7) any recommendations for legislative actions that are
necessary to address the challenges or needs of entrepreneurs
with a disability that are identified in the report.
(b) No Additional Funds Authorized.--No additional funds are
authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act.
Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2025.
Attest:
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
Clerk.