Strengthen Blind and Disabled Procurement Program

Summary#

This bill would amend Title 41 of the United States Code to build upon and strengthen the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled. The bill’s stated purpose in the title is to help ensure the Committee continues as an essential procurement and employment program. The bill was introduced in the House on 2026-09-16 and was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Committee on Armed Services. Sponsors listed include Steny Hoyer, Pete Sessions, Suhas Subramanyam, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Mike Ezell, James Walkinshaw, and Derrick Van Orden.

What it means for you#

If you are a person who is blind or severely disabled, a business that may sell products or services through the Committee, or someone who follows federal purchasing, this bill could lead to changes in how the Committee operates and supports employment and contracts. The bill text provided does not include specific changes or actions. No publicly available information.

Expenses#

No publicly available information on costs, budget effects, or funding attached to this bill.

Proponents' View#

According to the bill title, supporters want to build upon and strengthen the Committee so it remains an important procurement and employment program for people who are blind or severely disabled. The bill lists House sponsors, but the provided text does not include supporters’ detailed statements or analyses.

Opponents' View#

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