American Franchise Act

HR.1479/ S.314 Hotel Fee Transparency Act Issues related to labor in the hospitality industry H.R. 5267 The American Franchise Act S. 3525 A Bill to Preserve the Franchise Business Model

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Labor Issues surrounding joint employer liability definition. OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45). DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39). H.R. 20/S. 852: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry. WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43). Issues related to efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Issues related to the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle. H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Support for the Trump administrations nominations to serve in the Department of Labor and its subagencies. Support for the Trump administrations nomination to serve as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Support for the Trump administrations nomination to serve as Board Members of the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 5408/S. 844: the Faster Labor Contracts Act. Issues related to Sen. Hawley's legislative framework. Issues related to NLRB decisions that violate the First Amendment and employers freedom of speech Issues related to the Acting General Counsels rescission of various concerning NLRB memoranda, including those addressing remedies, algorithms and electronic monitoring, severance agreements, noncompete agreements, 10(j) injunctive relief, settlements, Cemex, McLaren Macomb, tension between the National Labor Relations Act and equal employment opportunity laws, mail ballot elections, and captive audience meetings. H.R. 2299/S. 2267: the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act. H.R. 4366: the Save Local Business Act. H.R. 2870/S. 1158: the Working Families Flexibility Act. H.R. 4154/S. 2984: the Employee Rights Act of 2025. H.R. 2952: the Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525: the American Franchise Act. Support for DOL to engage in rulemaking on joint employer status under the FLSA. Support for the nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor. Support for the nominations package of David Prouty and James Macy to serve as Members of the National Labor Relations Board.

Client expense: $1,036,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office

Educate Members of Congress on McDonald's Corporation and their efforts on workforce development. Monitor policy developments related to labor and franchising, including H.R.5267/S.3525, the American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5262/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 6128/ S. 3220 -Visit USA Act. Legislation to fully restore Brand USA funding

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5267/S.3525 - American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.3525 - American Franchise Act; Issues related to organized labor; H.R.5408/S.844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act; General business.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 5267/ S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408/S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act Labor Law Reform Proposals

Client expense: $1,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.5267/S.3525: American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to franchisees. H.R.5267/S.3525: American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $110,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Automation Taxation Bill H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2550 / S.2837- Protect Americas Workforce Act & NDAA Language RE: collective Bargaining for DOD employees H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act, H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 6213, the Heat Workforce Standards Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R.8775 - Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act H.Res.1140 Faster Labor Contracts Act Discharge Petition HR 8800 National Defense Authorization Act for FY2027 HR 9216 Double Wage for Overtime Act HR 9925 FRONTIER Act Nomination of Douglas Ralph to be a member of the National Mediation Board (no bill number) Nomination of James Macy & David Prouty to be Members of the NLRB (no bill number) Nomination of Keith Sonderling to be DOL Secretary (no bill number) S 4668 Protect College Sports Act S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act S. 2837 Protect America's Workforce Act S.4668 Protect College Sports Act

Client expense: $920,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Issues that promote prevention and detection of human trafficking in lodging facilities. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

issues important to franchising joint employer American Franchise Act (HR5267/S 3525)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to joint employer H.R.5267/S.3525, the American Franchise Act

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5267/S.3525 - American Franchise Act; H.R.6128 - VISIT USA Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act; S.3525 - American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Office of the Vice President of the United States

H.R. 5267/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act;

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Promote hospitality fee transparency; general engagement on improving visa/passport/entry processes, reducing visa interview wait times and facilitating international travel; monitor legislation with a potential to impact loyalty programs; monitor and share ongoing hospitality workforce-related topics; advocacy supporting the franchise business model, including the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267/S. 3525); encourage fair FY27 federal per diem lodging rates.

Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)

Concerns with OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45) Opposition to H.R. 20 and S. 852, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act Support for the Save Local Business Act (H.R. 4366) Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry Support for WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (RIN 1235-AA46) Support for the NLRB to engage in a rulemaking to rescind its Cemex decision and restore the pre-Cemex framework. Support for the NLRB to engage in a rulemaking to rescind its Amazon decision banning mandatory meetings, which violates the First Amendment and employers freedom of speech. Support for the NLRB to engage in a rulemaking to set a clear independent contractor standard under the National Labor Relations Act and rescind its The Atlanta Opera decision in favor of the standard under SuperShuttle. Concerns with the NLRBs recent decisions in American Steel Construction, Thryv, Inc., and Stericycle Opposition to the Faster Labor Contracts Act (H.R. 5408/ S. 844) and the discharge petition to move the bill (H.Res. 1140) Support for the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act (H.R. 2299) Support for the American Franchise Act (H.R. 5267/ S. 3525) Support for the Working Families Flexibility Act (S. 1158) Support for the Employee Rights Act of 2025 (H.R. 4154) Support for the Start Applying Labor Transparency Act (H.R. 2954) Support for DOL to engage in rulemaking on joint employer status under the FLSA. Support for the nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor Support for the nominations package of David Prouty and James Macy to serve as Members of the National Labor Relations Board

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to workforce Issues related to the National Labor Relations Act/National Labor Relations Board H.R. 5267 The American Franchise Act S. 3525 A Bill to Preserve the Franchise Business Model

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Policy Development, SENATE

H.R. 5267 - American Franchise Act; S. 3525 - The American Franchise Act

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to workforce training and employee safety; Issues related to competition in the online hotel booking market; Issues related to H.R. 5267/S. 3525 - American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Policies and regulations affecting franchised small businesses including issues related to intellectual property, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) - Franchise Rule, bonus depreciation, SBA lending, trademark licensing protection, labor, Joint Employer, data privacy, H.R.4366, Save Local Business Act, and H.R.5267/S.3525, American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

American Franchise Act (H.R.5267/S.3525)

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocacy in support of H.R. 5267 / S. 3525, the American Franchise Act, as it relates to protecting independent small business franchise operators, establishing clear joint-employer standards under the FLSA and NLRA, and preserving franchisor brand support without imposing joint liability.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office

Advocacy in support of H.R. 5267 / S.3525, the American Franchise Act, relating to establishing clear joint-employer standards under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and National Labor Relations Act (NLRA); protecting franchisor brand standards and franchisee independent operator status.

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Issues related to employment and workforce policies impacting the franchise industry, including the joint employer standard. Issues related to S. 3525/H.R. 5267, The American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Franchise Issues Tax issues, WOTC Rights of franchisees (H.R.4614) Joint Employer issues (H.R.5267, S.3525)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Access to SBA loans (H.R.1893, H.R.4153, S.901) Joint Employer (H.R.5267, S.3525) Franchise Issues (H.R.4614)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Franchise Issues Tax issues, WOTC Rights of franchisees (H.R.4614) Joint Employer issues (H.R.5267, S.3525)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Consideration of H.R.5267 and S. 3525 - The American Franchise Act to protect the franchise model and codify the existing joint employer standard into law. Reps. Kevin Hern and Don Davis lead in the House and Senators Angus King and Roger Marshall lead in the Senate.

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for DOL and NLRB nominees; H.R. 5267/S.3525, American Franchise Act. Opposition to H.R. 5408/S.844, Faster Labor Contracts Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to labor and franchising, including the American Franchise Act (S. 3525/H.R. 5267). Issues related to the National Labor Relations Act/National Labor Relations Board. Issues related to workforce.

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

H.R. 5267: American Franchise Act; all provisions S. 3525: American Franchise Act; all provisions General discussions related to workforce challenges

Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to workforce, franchising, and supply chain, and H.R.5267/S.3525, the American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Macy and David Prouty to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025. H.R. 1163, The Prove It Act of 2025.

Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

Labor Issues surrounding joint employer liability definition. OSHAs rule, Worker Walkaround Representative Designation Process (RIN: 1218-AD45). DOLs final overtime regulation (RIN: 1235-AA39). H.R. 20/S. 852: the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. Discussions on general workforce development issues facing the hospitality industry. WHDs rulemaking on independent contractor status (RIN 1235-AA43). Issues related to efforts to overturn significant precedent at the NLRB, including the General Counsels memos on captive audience meetings and electronic monitoring of workers as well as the Boards anticipated decision in Ralphs Grocery. Issues related to the NLRBs recent decisions in Cemex, American Steel Construction, Thryv., Inc., The Atlanta Opera, and Stericycle. H.R. 6655: A Stronger Workforce for America Act. Support for the Trump administrations nominations to serve in the Department of Labor and its subagencies. Support for the Trump administrations nomination to serve as General Counsel of the National Labor Relations Board. Support for the Trump administrations nomination to serve as Board Members of the National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 5408/S. 844: the Faster Labor Contracts Act. Issues related to Sen. Hawley's legislative framework. Issues related to NLRB decisions that violate the First Amendment and employers freedom of speech Issues related to the Acting General Counsels rescission of various concerning NLRB memoranda, including those addressing remedies, algorithms and electronic monitoring, severance agreements, noncompete agreements, 10(j) injunctive relief, settlements, Cemex, McLaren Macomb, tension between the National Labor Relations Act and equal employment opportunity laws, mail ballot elections, and captive audience meetings. H.R. 2299/S. 2267: the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act. H.R. 4366: the Save Local Business Act. H.R. 2870/S. 1158: the Working Families Flexibility Act. H.R. 4154/S. 2984: the Employee Rights Act of 2025. H.R. 2952: the Start Applying Labor Transparency (SALT) Act. H.R. 5267/S. 3525: the American Franchise Act. Support for DOL to engage in rulemaking on joint employer status under the FLSA. Support for the nomination of Keith Sonderling to serve as Secretary of Labor. Support for the nominations package of David Prouty and James Macy to serve as Members of the National Labor Relations Board.

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE, White House Office

H.R. 5267/ S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408/S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act Labor Law Reform Proposals

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel. Issues that affect businesses that serve federal travelers, including provisions in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (S. 4784) related to government contracts.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2), including changes to the application process for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization and new visa fees authorized under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21). Issues related to the joint employer standard for hotel franchises, including support for the American Franchise Act (HR.5267/ S.3525). Issues related to expanding the H-2B visa program. Support for reforms to SBA lending programs, including the Loans in Our Neighborhoods (LIONS) Act (H.R.1893/S.901) and the Supporting Trade and Rebuilding Opportunity for National Growth Act (H.R.4153). General issues related to FY2026 Appropriations (P.L. 119-37), particularly the temporary lapse in government funding and its impact on travel.

Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1689 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status. H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 2262 - Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 2270 Empowering Employer Child and Elder Care Solutions Act H.R. 2299 - Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act H.R. 2312 - Tipped Employee Protection Act H.R. 2550 - Protecting America's Workforce Act H.R. 2572 - Worker Enfranchisement Act H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 2870 - Working Families Flexibility Act H.R. 3120 - Modern Worker Security Act H.R. 4154 - Employee Rights Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act H.R. 4366 - Save Local Business Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.R. 5761 - Fair Warning Act of 2025 H.R. 6136 - PURE Act H.R. 6139 - Union Members Rights to Know Act Automation Taxation Bill H.R. 20 & S. 852 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act H.R. 5408 & S. 844 - Faster Labor Contracts Act H.Res.1140 Faster Labor Contracts Act Discharge Petition H.R. 2736 & S. 1352 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act H.R. 1723 & S. 1301 - Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2025 S. 2731 - Empowering Striking Workers Act H.R. 6597 - LETS Protect Workers Act H.R. 5267 & S. 3525 - American Franchise Act H.R. 4312 - SCORE Act National Labor Relations Board Member nominations for James Macy and David Prouty (no bill #) DOL Independent Contractor Notice of Proposed Rule (no bill #) NLRB JOINT EMPLOYER RULE Norcross Amendment to H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S.1367 - NO FAKES Act of 2025 H.R.8775 - Ending Predator Access to Union Power Act Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (H.R.9137/S. 4668) H.R. 1689 - Haiti TPS H.R. 8210 - A Stronger Workforce for America Act S.J. Res. 99 - regarding automatic extension of work permits Build America, Buy America implementation S.2 - Secure America Act H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4744 / H.R. 9237, the Take Care of Americas Veterans Act Confirmation of NLRB Members Prouty and Macy H.R. 4696- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 S. 2468- Renewing Immigration Provisions of the Immigration Act of 1929 H.R.8870 - BUILD America 250 Act

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), SENATE

S.3525 - American Franchise Act; Issues related to organized labor. H.Res.1140 - Faster Labor Contracts Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to workforce Issues related to the National Labor Relations Act/National Labor Relations Board H.R. 5267 The American Franchise Act S. 3525 A Bill to Preserve the Franchise Business Model

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

General business issues; H.R.6128 - VISIT USA Act; H.R.5267/S.3525 - American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.5267/S.3525 - American Franchise Act.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE