H.R. 1621

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Table of contents

• H.R. 1621
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Report on entrepreneurship challenges of entrepreneurs with disabilities

SEC. 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—
    • an assessment of the challenges and needs of entrepreneurs with a disability;
    • a description of the resources and support that the Administrator provides to entrepreneurs with a disability;
    • 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 ()), and women’s business centers (as described under section 29(a) of such Act ()); 15 U.S.C. 632(t); 15 U.S.C. 656(a)
    • 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;
    • any deficiencies in the resources and support described under paragraph (2);
    • a description of the use of, and access to, resources of the Administration by entrepreneurs with a disability; and
    • 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.