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H.R. 1621 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
3 members · Left 1 · Center 1 · Right 1 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. McGarvey, Morgan (D-KY) (Introduced 02/26/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean left · DW-NOMINATE -0.49 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 3 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee; House - Small Business Committee |
| Latest Action | 06/04/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/26/2025)
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.
119 HR 1621 EH: Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 1621
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 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.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025.
2.Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities (a)In generalNot 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 authorizedNo additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1621 IH: Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-26 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1621IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 26, 2025Mr. McGarvey (for himself and Mr. Stauber) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025.2.Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities(a)In generalNot 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)Compliance with CUTGONo additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.
119 HR 1621 : Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-06-04 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1621IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJune 4, 2025Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipAN ACTTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025.2.Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities(a)In generalNot 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 authorizedNo additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act. Passed the House of Representatives June 3, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 1621 RH: Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-24 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 20119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 1621[Report No. 119–31]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 26, 2025Mr. McGarvey (for himself and Mr. Stauber) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small BusinessMarch 24, 2025Additional sponsor: Ms. GoodlanderMarch 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printedA BILLTo 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.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025.2.Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities(a)In generalNot 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)Compliance with CUTGONo additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act.March 24, 2025Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/26/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 02/26/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. |
| 03/05/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 03/05/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0. |
| 03/24/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-31. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-31. |
| 03/24/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 20. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2402) |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1621. |
| 06/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2401) |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2401) |
| 06/03/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 06/04/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | 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. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 |
| Display Title | Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 |
| Official Title as Introduced | 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. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee | 06/04/2025 Referred To |
| House - Small Business Committee | 03/24/2025 Reported By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 03/05/2025 Markup By |
| House - Small Business Committee | 02/26/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: Commerce
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