Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1621
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Commerce
- Status
- Passed House
- Latest Action
- 2025-06-04: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-10T20:08:22Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 aims to address barriers faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities by requiring the Small Business Administration (SBA) to analyze and report on these challenges, ultimately informing potential improvements in support for starting and running businesses.
Key Provisions
- Report Requirement: Within 180 days of the Act's enactment, the SBA Administrator must submit a comprehensive report to Congress detailing challenges for entrepreneurs with disabilities.
- Report Contents:
- An assessment of the specific challenges and needs these entrepreneurs face when starting or operating a business.
- A description of existing SBA resources and support available to them.
- Details on SBA outreach efforts, including those conducted by district/regional offices, small business development centers (local hubs that provide free business advising), and women's business centers (programs offering training and counseling to women-owned businesses, which may overlap with disability support).
- Information on collaborative initiatives between SBA offices or with other federal agencies to promote economic success for these entrepreneurs.
- Identification of any shortcomings or gaps in current SBA resources and support.
- An overview of how entrepreneurs with disabilities currently use and access SBA resources.
- Recommendations for new laws or policies to better address the identified challenges and needs.
- Funding Limitation: No extra money is authorized to implement this Act; it must be funded through existing SBA resources.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This Act introduces a new one-time reporting obligation for the SBA, with no amendments to prior laws like the Small Business Act. It builds on existing SBA programs by mandating an evaluation of their effectiveness for entrepreneurs with disabilities but does not alter funding, eligibility, or operational rules for those programs.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The SBA will need to allocate internal resources to compile the report, potentially straining staff time without additional funding. It may encourage stronger coordination with other federal agencies on disability-related business support.
- On Citizens: Entrepreneurs with disabilities could benefit indirectly if the report leads to enhanced resources, outreach, or future legislation, fostering greater economic inclusion and business opportunities. Other small business owners may see minimal direct effects.
- On International Relations: No impacts, as the Act focuses solely on domestic U.S. small business policy.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities: Primary beneficiaries, as the report highlights their needs and could drive targeted improvements.
- Small Business Administration (SBA): Directly responsible for producing the report and evaluating its own programs.
- Congress: Receives the report and may act on its recommendations, influencing future policy.
- Other Federal Agencies and Support Organizations: Involved in joint efforts or outreach, such as small business development centers and women's business centers, which may need to adapt or expand disability-focused initiatives.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: The Act is a straightforward mandate with no enforcement mechanisms beyond the reporting deadline; failure to comply could invite congressional oversight but carries no specified penalties. It aligns with broader U.S. laws promoting disability rights, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in areas like employment and public services).
- Constitutional: No significant issues, as it involves routine executive reporting to Congress under established separation-of-powers norms.
- Political: Highlights bipartisan interest in economic equity for marginalized groups, potentially advancing disability advocacy in small business policy without partisan controversy. The no-new-funds clause emphasizes fiscal restraint, appealing to budget-conscious lawmakers.
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Sponsor
Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Cosponsors (2)
Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8], Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]
Recent Actions
- 2025-06-04: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 2025-06-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 2025-06-03: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2401)
- 2025-06-03: 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)
- 2025-06-03: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1621.
- 2025-06-03: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2401-2402)
- 2025-06-03: Mr. Williams (TX) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 2025-03-24: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 20.
- 2025-03-24: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-31.
- 2025-03-24: Reported by the Committee on Small Business. H. Rept. 119-31.
- 2025-03-05: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 25 - 0.
- 2025-03-05: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- 2025-02-26: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-26: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-03 — PDF (4 pages)
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-26 — PDF (3 pages)
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 — issued 2025-06-04 — PDF (3 pages)
- Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 — issued 2025-03-24 — PDF (6 pages)