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The International Franchise Association is pushing for the American Franchise Act, a bill that would set a single federal standard for joint employer status, at Capitol Hill.
The 2026 IFA Advocacy Summit will take place September 14-16 in Washington, DC.
“America’s local franchise owners deserve certainty, and today Congress is one step closer to providing it,” said Michael Layman, IFA Chief Advocacy Officer.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) released new national and statewide polling showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans support franchised businesses and want to see policies to protect them, especially the American Franchise Act.
“The franchise community relies on certainty and stability, and it has been hurt by the government shutdown over the past 40 days,” said Matt Haller, IFA President and CEO.
The International Franchise Association (IFA) today praised the introduction of the bipartisan “American Franchise Act” in the U.S.
One thing is certain in the world of political uncertainty: Franchisee engagement is essential to successful policy outcomes.
Joint-Employer veto override falls short, with the president vetoing the repeal of the expanded joint-employer rule, despite the House's swift rebuke.
The National Retail Federation asks the U.S. House to put overtime regulation on hold due to potential hiring freezes and layoffs.