Prohibit franchisors from restricting franchisees from associating with other franchisees or participating in trade associations.

A franchisor may not, directly or indirectly, restrict a franchisee from associating with other franchisees or from participating in a trade association, including by retaliating against a franchisee for associating with other franchisees or participating in a trade association.

Introduced legislation to bar franchisors from limiting franchisee association or retaliating against franchisees for trade association activity.

H.R.4614 Introduced in House - Franchisee Freedom Act
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SEC. 3. Right of Association. A franchisor may not, directly or indirectly, restrict a franchisee from associating with other franchisees or from participating in a trade association, including by retaliating against a franchisee for associating with other franchisees or participating in a trade association.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Schakowsky introduced bill text matching the commitment's substance by prohibiting franchisors from restricting franchisee association or trade association participation.

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Text - H.R.4614 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Franchisee Freedom Act
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Latest Action: House - 07/22/2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Unverified model/legacy excerpt; not proof. AI summary (separate from source): Congress.gov lists H.R. 4614 as introduced and referred to committee, with no enactment or floor passage shown, so the federal commitment remains unresolved as of the refresh.

unresolved same_term A for effort

Actions - H.R.4614 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Franchisee Freedom Act
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