NATIONAL RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Tax rates, including corporate, individual, small business, estate tax, and proposed cap on 199A. FICA tax tip credit. Business meals deduction. Full expensing deduction. H.R. 996/S. 400, Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act. Charitable contributions, including charitable deduction floor for corporations. Tax reconciliation. Implementation of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Pub. L. No. 119-21), tax provisions.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 996, S. 400

IMM · Immigration

Immigration reform and proposals. Visa worker programs, including H2B cap relief. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. Asylum reform. Legal Pathways for Workers initiative. DACA/Dreamers. H.R. 4393, Dignity Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5494, H.R. 4393

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Department of Labor policies and regulations on independent contractors, joint employer, non-disparagement, wage rates, overtime, and tip credit. Wage/tip credit legislative proposals. Workforce development issues. Apprenticeships. H.R. 2312, Tipped Employee Protection Act. H.R. 5494, Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. H.R. 4366, Save Local Business Act. H.R. 20, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025. H.R. 2952, SALT Act. H.R. 3545, TEENS Act. H.R. 5408/S. 844, Faster Labor Contracts Act. Nomination of Crystal Carey to be the General Counsel of the NLRB. H.R. 5267, American Franchise Act. Nomination of James Murphy and Scott Mayer to National Labor Relations Board. H.R. 6213, Heat Workforce Standards Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 2312, H.R. 5494, H.R. 4366, H.R. 20, H.R. 2952, H.R. 3545, H.R. 5408, S. 844, H.R. 5267, H.R. 6213

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Trade policies and tariffs, including foreign import bans. S. 1272, Trade Review Act of 2025.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1272

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

Food safety, labeling, pricing, and packaging issues. Food and nutrition policy. Proposed illegal fishing legislation. S. 835, Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill. FDA Traceability Rule. Make America Healthy Again proposals. Restaurant Meals Program. H.R. 4121/S. 2256, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2026, provisions regarding FDA Traceability. H.R. 5371, FY2026 Continuing Appropriations, provisions regarding FDA Traceability. Import ban on blue swimming crab. S. 3122, Better Food Disclosure Act of 2025. Food Traceability Enhancement Act (draft legislation).

Literal federal measure citations: S. 835, H.R. 4121, S. 2256, H.R. 5371, S. 3122

CSP · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products

Data privacy issues and legislative proposals, including comprehensive federal data privacy legislation. Credit Card Competition Act (draft legislation). H.R. 6291/S. 836, Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act. Swipe fees. Visa lawsuit. H.R. 3074/S. 1525, Common Cents Act. H.R. 6333, Parents Over Platforms Act. H.R. 3149/S. 1586, App Store Accountability Act.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6291, S. 836, H.R. 3074, S. 1525, H.R. 6333, H.R. 3149, S. 1586