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Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021

1/11/2023, 1:48 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2712

Bill 117 HR 2712, also known as the Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021, aims to provide small businesses with increased access to capital in a safe and secure manner. The bill focuses on ensuring that small businesses have the necessary resources to grow and thrive in the current economic climate.

One key aspect of the bill is the establishment of a loan guarantee program that will help small businesses secure loans from financial institutions. This program will provide a safety net for lenders, encouraging them to provide capital to small businesses that may not otherwise qualify for traditional loans.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to streamline the loan application process for small businesses, making it easier for them to access the capital they need to expand their operations. This will help small businesses navigate the often complex and time-consuming process of securing financing. Overall, the Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021 is designed to support small businesses in their efforts to grow and create jobs. By providing them with increased access to capital in a safe and secure manner, the bill aims to help small businesses thrive and contribute to the overall economic growth of the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 2712

Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021

This bill removes cannabis from the schedule of controlled substances, and it prohibits the Small Business Administration from declining to provide certain small business financing to an eligible entity solely because it is a cannabis-related legitimate business or service provider.

Current Status of Bill HR 2712

Bill HR 2712 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2021. Bill HR 2712 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2021.  Bill HR 2712's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of October 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2712

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2712

Primary Policy Focus

Commerce

Potential Impact Areas

- Business investment and capital
- Credit and credit markets
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Disaster relief and insurance
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Securities
- Small business
- Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
- State and local finance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2712

Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021
To ensure that certain loan programs of the Small Business Administration are made available to cannabis-related legitimate businesses and service providers, and for other purposes.
Ensuring Safe Capital Access for All Small Businesses Act of 2021

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