HR 8416
Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:12 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Prison to Proprietorship for the Formerly Incarcerated Act, aims to help people released from prison start their own businesses. It directs the Small Business Administration to work with the Bureau of Prisons and the Service Corps of Retired Executives to provide counseling, training, and mentoring services specifically designed for formerly incarcerated individuals. The goal is to equip these individuals with the skills and resources needed to successfully launch and grow small businesses.
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