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Prison to Proprietorship: Business Training for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals.

This law establishes a nationwide program offering entrepreneurship counseling and training services for individuals released from federal prisons. The goal is to help these individuals start or expand a small business, facilitating their re-entry into the workforce and promoting financial independence. The program includes year-long mentoring sessions, business plan assistance, and help identifying funding sources.
Key points
Formerly incarcerated individuals from federal prisons gain access to free training and mentoring to start their own small businesses.
The program provides individualized support for a year, including assistance with drafting business plans and finding startup capital.
Services will be delivered nationwide by experienced advisors from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
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Print number: 118_HR_9841
Sponsor: Rep. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9841.

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 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Formerly incarcerated individuals from federal prisons gain access to free training and mentoring to start their own small businesses.
  • The program provides individualized support for a year, including assistance with drafting business plans and finding startup capital.
  • Services will be delivered nationwide by experienced advisors from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE).
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. McGarvey, Morgan [D-KY-3].

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 2025-12-26.

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