Bill · S. 5286· Senate(119-S-5286)
Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act
- Introduced
- 8/6/2026
- Last activity
- 8/6/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act aims to amend the Small Business Act. It establishes a new position called the Coordinator for Disabled Small Business Concerns within the Small Business Administration's Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights. This Coordinator will be responsible for planning and improving efforts to support disabled small business concerns regarding capital, counseling, and contracting. The bill requires the Administrator to designate a qualified individual to this role within 180 days. The Coordinator will also be tasked with creating outreach strategies, developing training programs, and establishing partnerships. Additionally, the bill mandates regular public meetings and a report to Congress regarding the Coordinator's activities.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
The bill establishes dedicated agency resources to support the economic success of disabled entrepreneurs.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+7
By establishing a dedicated coordinator, the bill significantly strengthens the economic empowerment and advocacy for people with disabilities.
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+6
The bill creates a specific coordinator to enhance support for disabled small businesses through capital, counseling, and contracting programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Enhanced Support for Disabled Entrepreneurs: The establishment of the Coordinator position aims to enhance support for disabled small business concerns across capital, counseling, and contracting programs (Section 2, a, 1).
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Strategic Growth and Outreach: The Coordinator is tasked with creating and implementing strategies and programs specifically to support the development and growth of disabled small business concerns (Section 2, a, 2, B, i).
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Increased Access to Training: The role includes developing technical support and training programs that can be used during outreach efforts (Section 2, a, 2, B, iii).
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Public Accountability and Feedback: The Coordinator is required to hold public meetings at least every six months to assess the effectiveness of programs and identify any gaps (Section 2, a, 2, B, vii).
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Transparency through Data: The Administration is directed to publicly report data on services provided to disabled small business concerns, including in weekly reports on lending approvals (Section 2, b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Privacy Considerations: The Administrator is required to collect data regarding the disability status of small business concerns on a voluntary basis through program intake forms (Section 2, c).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Business Owners+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 8/6/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana