American Franchise Act
Latest action (Jul 21, 2026) — Ordered to be (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
What it does
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Face Value
as introducedHow much of this bill its name accounts for.
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- Nothing counted against it: one area of law, and short enough that length doesn't register.
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Who lobbied on this
8 organizationsThese organizations told Congress, in their own quarterly disclosures, that they were lobbying on this bill.
- Inspire Brands Inc.wanted it passed
“Support the the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267 and S.3525) to preserve the franchise business model.” filing ↗
- International Franchise Associationwanted it passed
“…H.R. 5267/S.3525, American Franchise Act.” filing ↗
- National Nurses Unitedwanted it passed
“…Workforce Act (support) Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, H.R.3415/S.1709 (support) American Franchise Act, H.R.5267 (oppose) Artificial Intelligence (AI) Data Centers Moratorium Act, S. 4214 (support)” filing ↗
- Alliance for Retired Americansno position stated
“1. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act, entire bill” filing ↗
- Asian American Hotel Owners Associationno position stated
“Access to SBA loans (H.R.1893, H.R.4153, S.901) Joint Employer (H.R.5267, S.3525) Franchise Issues (H.R.4614)” filing ↗
- Fedex Corporationno position stated
“…Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 H.R.1962/S.893 - Guaranteeing Overtime For Truckers Act H.R.4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R.5267 - American Franchise Act S.844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act S.2163 - Warehouse Worker Protection Act DOL Independent Contractor Rule NLRB…” filing ↗
- International Brotherhood of Teamstersno position stated
“…labor dispute and negotiations (General) - Labor protections for renewable energy sector (Housing retrofits & General) - American Franchise Act (h.r. 5267)” filing ↗
- Mcdonalds Corporationno position stated
“Issues related to workforce, franchising, and supply chain, and H.R.5267/S.3525, the American Franchise Act.” filing ↗
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