Bill · S.Res. 271· Senate(119-SRES-271)
A resolution commemorating June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day".
- Introduced
- 6/11/2025
- Last activity
- 6/11/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3348-3349)
- Sponsored by
- Markwayne Mullin
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution seeks to commemorate June 11, 2025, as "World Franchise Day." The proposal notes that the World Franchise Council established this annual date. The text highlights franchising as a long-standing business model that empowers entrepreneurs to operate under established brands. It credits the model with job creation and skill development across numerous industries. Finally, the Senate is asked to officially recognize this specific day.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would business owners be better off under this?+1
The bill promotes the business model used by hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the unique entrepreneurial opportunities available to minorities.
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the unique entrepreneurial opportunities available to minorities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Entrepreneurial Empowerment: The bill states that franchising allows aspiring entrepreneurs of all backgrounds to launch and operate independent businesses using established brand and operational guidance (Whereas clause 2).
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Economic Opportunity and the American Dream: The text notes that hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs have used this model to achieve business ownership (Whereas clause 3).
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Job Creation and Skill Development: Franchising is credited with contributing to robust job creation and providing foundational skills development to millions of workers (Whereas clause 4).
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Inclusivity for Specific Groups: The resolution highlights that franchising offers unique opportunities to minorities, who have a nearly 26-percent ownership rate, and veterans, who have a 14-percent ownership rate (Whereas clause 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+1Good For Asian Americans+1Good For Business Owners+1Good For Hispanic Americans+1Good For Native Americans+1Good For Veterans+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Improves Small Business Support+1Increases Job Creation+1
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+1
- 6/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3348-3349)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Christopher CoonsDemocrat · Delaware
Josh HawleyRepublican · Missouri