GAO study on diversity and inclusion

(a) Study The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study on the barriers to marketplace entry, including in the licensing process, and the access to financial services for potential and existing minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and small State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and hemp-related legitimate businesses. (b) Report Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report containing— (1) all findings and determinations made in conducting the study required under subsection (a); and (2) any regulatory or legislative recommendations for removing barriers to marketplace entry and success, including in the licensing process, and expanding access to financial services for potential and existing minority-owned, veteran-owned, women-owned, and small State-sanctioned marijuana businesses and hemp-related legitimate businesses.