American Franchise Act

This bill, known as the American Franchise Act, aims to support and protect the franchise business model. It proposes measures to ensure that franchising remains a viable and fair option for businesses and entrepreneurs. This bill would primarily affect businesses that operate under franchise agreements, including both franchisors (companies that allow others to use their business model) and franchisees (individuals or companies that use the franchisor's business model).

As of the latest update on 2025-09-10, the bill has been introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It was reported with amendments on 2026-07-21. The bill is currently on the Union Calendar, awaiting further action. The legislative process has seen several key steps, including committee consideration, a mark-up session, and a reported passage with amendments.