What does Preamble of Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Small Business Act. The amendment aims to provide re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training services. These services are specifically targeted towards formerly incarcerated individuals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 'Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act'.

What does RE-ENTRY ENTREPRENEURSHIP COUNSELING AND TRAINING FOR FORMERLY of Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act do?

This section amends the Small Business Act to establish a program for re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training for formerly incarcerated individuals. The Administrator of the Small Business Administration, in coordination with the Director of the Bureau of Prisons, will require the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide these services nationwide. The program aims to provide mentoring, workshops, and instructional videos to help covered individuals start or expand small businesses. Services include assistance with drafting business plans, identifying capital sources, and connecting with local resources. Regular individualized mentoring sessions, lasting a year, will support the development of business plans. The Service Corps of Retired Executives will survey recipients to assess satisfaction with the services. The Administrator must submit annual reports to the House and Senate Small Business Committees detailing the program's performance and effectiveness, including demographics of participants.

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Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act

Last updated: 4/21/2026 · Introduced: 4/21/2026

Author: Morgan McGarvey (D-KY)

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This bill amends the Small Business Act to create a program providing re-entry entrepreneurship counseling and training for formerly incarcerated individuals.
The Small Business Administration, working with the Bureau of Prisons and the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will offer mentoring, workshops, and business planning assistance nationwide.
Annual reports detailing program performance and participant demographics will be submitted to Congress.

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