Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1621
Last Updated: October 9, 2025

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Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

ID: M001220

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

June 4, 2025

Introduced

Committee Review

Floor Action

Passed House

Senate Review

📍 Current Status

Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.

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Passed Congress

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Presidential Action

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Became Law

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4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Reporting Act of 2025 is a classic case of "look, we care!" politics. The bill's primary objective is to require the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a report on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities. Wow, I bet that took hours of intense deliberation and soul-searching.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill mandates the SBA Administrator to produce a report within 180 days, covering various aspects of entrepreneurial challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. The report must include an assessment of challenges, resources provided, outreach efforts, joint initiatives with other federal agencies, and recommendations for legislative actions. Oh, and let's not forget the pièce de résistance: "No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this Act." Translation: we want to look good without actually doing anything.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: entrepreneurs with disabilities, small business development centers, women's business centers, and federal agencies. But let's be real, the only ones who will truly benefit from this bill are the politicians who sponsored it, as they can now claim to have "done something" for people with disabilities.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a prime example of a legislative placebo. It's designed to make voters feel good without actually addressing any real issues. The report will likely gather dust on some bureaucrat's shelf, and the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities will remain unaddressed. Meanwhile, politicians will continue to tout this bill as evidence of their commitment to helping people with disabilities.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a severe case of " Politician-itis," characterized by symptoms such as empty rhetoric, lack of substance, and an overwhelming desire for self-aggrandizement. Treatment: a healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach for the inevitable disappointment that follows.

In conclusion, HR 1621 is a masterclass in legislative posturing, designed to distract from the fact that our politicians are more interested in appearances than actual results. Bravo, Congress! You've managed to create a bill that's as useful as a chocolate teapot.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$72,754
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$3,454
Committees
$0
Individuals
$69,300

No PAC contributions found

1
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
2
LA CASITA CENTER
1 transaction
$154

No committee contributions found

1
CALOBRACE, BRADLEY
1 transaction
$6,600
2
HELM, NELSON
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SISCOVICK, JONATHAN
2 transactions
$6,600
4
BROCKMAN, EDWARD BRITT
2 transactions
$6,600
5
FRAZIER, SANDRA
2 transactions
$6,600
6
BROWN, CAMPBELL
1 transaction
$3,300
7
MEHROTRA, LOPA
1 transaction
$3,300
8
MEHROTRA, RISHABH
1 transaction
$3,300
9
ROTH, EVAN
1 transaction
$3,300
10
CHRISTENSEN, JOSH
1 transaction
$3,300
11
SISCOVICK, TALIA
1 transaction
$3,300
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SCHUBERT, ALLEN
1 transaction
$3,300
13
DYKSTRA, DAN
1 transaction
$3,300
14
WILLOUGHBY, BLAKE
1 transaction
$3,300
15
HUTCHENS, EMMA
1 transaction
$3,300
16
VOYLES, JAMES
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

ID: S001212

Top Contributors

10

1
DEMOCRACY ENGINE INC
PAC WASHINGTON, DC
$500
Jun 6, 2023
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
3
LEECH LAKE - PAC
Organization CASS LAKE, MN
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUITY
Organization PRIOR LAKE, MN
$3,300
Nov 13, 2023
5
GOOGLE
Organization MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA
$1,000
Feb 21, 2023
6
CHAIN BRIDGE BANK
Organization MCLEAN, VA
$25
Dec 6, 2023
7
ZOTTO, CARLA DEL
Individual GLADEWATER, TX
$10,000
Aug 27, 2024
8
ANDERSON, ROLLIS
ANDERSON TRUCKING SERVICE INC. CEO
Individual SAINT CLOUD, MN
$9,900
Feb 8, 2024
9
FAISON, JAY
CLEARPATH FOUNDER
Individual CHARLOTTE, NC
$6,600
Jun 30, 2024
10
NYSTROM, BRIAN AND MARY ANN
NYSTROM & ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT & CEO
Individual ANDOVER, MN
$6,600
Sep 27, 2024

Rep. Goodlander, Maggie [D-NH-2]

ID: G000604

Top Contributors

10

1
MCLAUGHLIN, JANE
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual LYME, NH
$4,500
Aug 24, 2024
2
FLORY, ROBERT H. JR
FLORY INVESTMENTS, INC. PRESIDENT
Individual DAMARISCOTTA, ME
$4,100
Sep 30, 2024
3
FLORY, ROBERT H. JR
FLORY INVESTMENTS, INC. PRESIDENT
Individual DAMARISCOTTA, ME
$4,100
Sep 30, 2024
4
KRAUSZ, STEVEN
US VENTURE PARTNERS VENTURE CAPITAL
Individual PORTOLA VALLEY, CA
$3,300
Oct 23, 2024
5
HIRSHBERG, GARY
STONYFIELD FARM INC. SENIOR ADVISOR
Individual CONCORD, NH
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024
6
DRAKE, LAWRENCE C JR
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual PORTSMOUTH, NH
$3,300
Oct 19, 2024
7
CUTLER, DOULGAS
CUTLER MANAGEMENT CORP MANAGEMENT
Individual DANIA, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
8
JAMES, AMABEL
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Oct 24, 2024
9
NUNNELLY, MARK
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual DOVER, MA
$3,300
Oct 21, 2024
10
ROBY, DAVID M.
NOT EMPLOYED NOT EMPLOYED
Individual LYME, NH
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]

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