H.R. 1634: ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-02-26 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8] |
| Policy area | Commerce |
| Cosponsors | 4 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-04 — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-02-26):
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.
Cosponsors (4)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Lateefah Simon | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Mark Alford | R MO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Chris Pappas | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-26 |
| Maggie Goodlander | D NH 2025-03-05 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 1634 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 1634?
H.R. 1634 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 1634 are available on congress.gov.
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