HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSENATEU.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA)White House Office
Specific issues
American Franchise Act (AFA) / Joint-Employer Regulations: Monitored legislative developments and policy discussions regarding H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act, focusing on labor standards, joint-employer liability definitions under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), and operational protections for the franchise business model.
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace · 2026 Q2
International Trade & Tariff Policy = USMCA: Engaged with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the Embassy of Mexico, and the Embassy of Canada regarding cross-border trade policies, supply chain stability, and potential tariff impacts on food imports, exports, and restaurant operations.
Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills) · 2026 Q2
American Franchise Act, labor/wages, joint employer, franchising, tax, packaging, sustainability, food and nutrition, and other operational issues.