[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 151 (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4320]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   PROVIDING STABILITY FOR FRANCHISES

  (Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DAVIS of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I am glad to welcome 
franchisors, franchisees, and suppliers to our Nation's Capitol as we 
connect Main Streets across America.
  I highlight H.R. 5267, the American Franchise Act. Congress must 
provide stability for the franchise model of small business by aligning 
Federal statute with longstanding precedent.
  In North Carolina, there are more than 30,000 franchises, employing 
more than 300,000 workers and generating over $30 billion in revenue. 
That represents jobs, paychecks, and opportunities for families.
  H.R. 5267 ends the uncertainty, ensuring owners have the clarity they 
need to keep hiring and investing in communities across our country.
  It is about fairness, opportunity, and ensuring entrepreneurs from 
every walk of life have a real shot at living the American Dream.

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