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To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 1, 2022
Latest Action
November 1, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Janice D. SchakowskyDemocratic(IL)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
91pct
273d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
This bill creates a private right of action for individuals harmed by violations of the Federal Trade Commission's Franchise Rule. The rule requires franchisors to disclose certain relevant information to prospective franchisees.
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Filing registrants (2)
2022 · second_quarter · Small Business
In support of the SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act (S. 1120) and the SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act (S. 2383) which require increased transparency and financial disclosures by franchisors in regard to prospective franchisees. In support of the Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 6551) which gives franchisees a private right of action in state or federal court for violations of the Franchise Rule. In support of increased disclosures and oversight of the Franchise Rule by the Federal Trade Commission.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Small Business
In support of the SBA Franchise Loan Transparency Act (S. 1120) and the SBA Franchise Loan Default Disclosure Act (S. 2383) which require increased transparency and financial disclosures by franchisors in regard to prospective franchisees. In support of the Franchisee Freedom Act (H.R. 6551) which gives franchisees a private right of action in state or federal court for violations of the Franchise Rule. In support of increased disclosures and oversight of the Franchise Rule by the Federal Trade Commission.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General Franchise Issues, Nominations, H.R.6551 - To provide a private right of action for persons harmed by violations of the Franchise Rule of the Federal Trade Commission, and for other purposes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE