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This bill requires the Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within 180 days of the Act's enactment, focusing on the challenges faced by entrepreneurs with disabilities when starting and operating businesses. The report must include a detailed assessment of these entrepreneurs' needs, an overview of the resources and support provided by the SBA, descriptions of outreach efforts through district and regional offices, small business development centers, and women's business centers, and an explanation of any joint efforts between the SBA and other federal agencies to support entrepreneurs with disabilities. The report must also identify deficiencies in current resources, describe the use and access of SBA resources by entrepreneurs with disabilities, and provide recommendations for legislative actions to address the challenges and needs identified. Importantly, the bill specifies that no additional funds will be authorized to implement these reporting requirements, meaning the report must be completed using existing resources and budgets. The bill's purpose is to provide Congress with a comprehensive understanding of the unique obstacles entrepreneurs with disabilities face and potential strategies to support their economic success.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1621/all-info