H.R. 7985 — Reported in House

IB Union Calendar No. 389 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7985 [Report No. 118–470] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES April 15, 2024 Mr. McGarvey (for himself and Mr. Molinaro) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Small Business April 26, 2024 Additional sponsor: Mr. Fitzpatrick April 26, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed A BILL 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 title This Act may be cited as the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2024. 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 Small Business Administration provides to entrepreneurs with a disability; (3) a description of outreach to entrepreneurs with a disability by the Small Business Administration, 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 defined in 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 CUTGO No additional amounts are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this Act. April 26, 2024 Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed