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Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021
1/11/2023, 1:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2652
Bill 117 HR 2652, also known as the Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021, aims to provide support and resources to small businesses in the United States. The bill focuses on ensuring that small business owners have access to counseling and training programs that can help them navigate the challenges of running a small business.
The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer counseling and training services to small businesses. These organizations would be required to use the grant funds to provide free or low-cost services to small business owners, with a focus on helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to collaborate with other federal agencies and organizations to expand access to counseling and training programs for small businesses. This collaboration would help ensure that small business owners have access to a wide range of resources and support services that can help them grow and thrive. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2652 aims to support small businesses by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. By expanding access to counseling and training programs, the bill seeks to empower small business owners to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
The bill proposes the establishment of a grant program that would provide funding to organizations that offer counseling and training services to small businesses. These organizations would be required to use the grant funds to provide free or low-cost services to small business owners, with a focus on helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the competitive business environment.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Small Business Administration (SBA) to collaborate with other federal agencies and organizations to expand access to counseling and training programs for small businesses. This collaboration would help ensure that small business owners have access to a wide range of resources and support services that can help them grow and thrive. Overall, Bill 117 HR 2652 aims to support small businesses by providing them with the tools and resources they need to succeed. By expanding access to counseling and training programs, the bill seeks to empower small business owners to overcome challenges and achieve their goals.
Congressional Summary of HR 2652
Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021
This bill prohibits a small business development center, women's business center, or Veteran Business Outreach Center from declining to provide services to an otherwise eligible small business solely because it is a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2652
Bill HR 2652 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2021. Bill HR 2652 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2021. Bill HR 2652's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Small Business. as of April 19, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2652
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2652
Primary Policy Focus
CommercePotential Impact Areas
- Business education
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
- Small business
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
- Women in business
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2652
Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021
To ensure that certain entrepreneurial development services of the Small Business Administration are made available to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers, and for other purposes.
Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2652
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