House Passes Pappas-Backed Legislation to Ensure Equal Access to Small Business Resources

Last night, the House passed the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act, bipartisan legislation co-led by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), which would require the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the National Council on Disability to collaborate to help people with disabilities pursue small business ownership and employment opportunities.

“Entrepreneurs and small businesses face a range of unique challenges, and we know a one-size-fits-all approach by government agencies to provide support they need is simply ineffective,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’m glad the House passed bipartisan legislation I helped introduce to require the SBA to provide individuals with disabilities equal access to pursue small business ownership and employment opportunities. I remain committed to ensuring our Main Street economy can grow and thrive, and I urge the Senate to swiftly take up this bill to deliver to improve support for our small businesses and entrepreneurs.”

Background:

The ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act would require SBA and the National Council on Disability to collaborate to help people with disabilities pursue small business ownership and employment opportunities.

Last summer, the ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act passed the House with bipartisan support. 

The ThinkDIFFERENTLY About Disability Employment Act is supported by the Commission for Disability Employment.