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Cannabis Businesses Support: Access to Training and Counseling

This act aims to ensure that legally operating cannabis-related businesses and their service providers can access small business support programs. This means such businesses cannot be denied counseling and training solely due to their cannabis involvement, potentially aiding their growth and job creation.
Key points
Legitimate cannabis-related businesses and their service providers will gain access to small business support programs, including small business development centers and women's business centers.
Veteran Business Outreach Centers and the SCORE program will not be able to deny services to these businesses solely because of their cannabis-related activities.
The act defines what constitutes a legitimate cannabis-related business and service provider to clarify who can benefit from these programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2652
Sponsor: Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]
Process start date: 2021-04-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Ensuring Access to Counseling and Training for All Small Businesses Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2652.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Legitimate cannabis-related businesses and their service providers will gain access to small business support programs, including small business development centers and women's business centers.
  • Veteran Business Outreach Centers and the SCORE program will not be able to deny services to these businesses solely because of their cannabis-related activities.
  • The act defines what constitutes a legitimate cannabis-related business and service provider to clarify who can benefit from these programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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