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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 503· House(119-HRES-503)

Expressing support for the designation of June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day".

Rep. Hern
Age: 65 years
Oklahoma
Introduced
6/11/2025
Last activity
6/11/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Kevin Hern
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 8
Commerce
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for designating June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day." The bill notes that the World Franchise Council established this annual date. It highlights the historical roots of franchising, mentioning Benjamin Franklin and Isaac Singer. The text describes franchising as a core business model that empowers entrepreneurs to launch independent businesses. It further notes that franchising contributes to job creation and economic output in the United States.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Is this likely to create jobs?+2

    The bill highlights franchising as a contributor to robust job creation.

  • Is this likely to grow the economy?+2

    The resolution notes franchising contributes significantly to economic output and GDP.

  • Does this make it easier to run a small business?+2

    The bill celebrates the franchise model as a way to empower independent entrepreneurs.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.