Restaurants Act

Advocacy arm of the National Restaurant Association • Championing America's restaurant industry • Mobilizing restaurant advocates in the spirit of hospitality

America’s Restaurant Advocates is an interactive grassroots community through the National Restaurant Association designed to engage restaurant industry supporters in educating both their elected officials and other industry members on critical restaurant policy issues. Get involved with the community of passionate restaurant supporters by sharing your story about changes you have helped to affect

in Washington, let us know what Members of Congress you know, and take our survey to let us know about critical issues affecting your bottom line.

09/02/2026

Before Congress departed for August recess, the restaurant industry scored meaningful advocacy wins on several key priorities.

From securing additional Senate cosponsors for the Credit Card Competition Act to advancing important regulatory and tax victories, we continued pushing policies that support restaurant operators across the country.

Now that Congress has returned, lawmakers have passed a short-term government funding measure that includes a one-month delay on the hemp-derived THC ban.

In this 90-second update, Sean Kennedy recaps these developments and shares what they could mean for the industry moving forward.

08/25/2026

Reminder: Join us tomorrow at 2 p.m. ET

GLP-1 medications are changing how consumers think about food, health, and dining. What does that mean for restaurants?

Join the National Restaurant Association for an exclusive look at new consumer research on GLP-1 users, evolving dining behaviors, menu preferences, and opportunities for operators.

Hear insights from:
• Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association
• Laura Abshire, Senior Director of Food and Supply Chain Policy, National Restaurant Association
• Maggie Gentile, Partner, Food and Nutrition Policy, Food Directions

Register now: https://bit.ly/4x2aguR

08/20/2026

The restaurant industry's operating environment is changing fast.

From emerging regulations to labor and compliance challenges, Robin Repass breaks down the issues that could impact restaurant businesses in the years ahead.

Swipe through for her insights and register for the Restaurant Legal Summit: https://bit.ly/3Q6fO4v

08/19/2026

The restaurant industry continues to demonstrate resilience.

July restaurant sales rose for the fourth consecutive month, reaching $103.6 billion, up 5% from a year ago. As other retail sectors experienced declines, consumers continued to prioritize dining out, underscoring the industry's important role in the economy.

Dr. Chad Moutray, Senior Vice President of Research & Knowledge and Chief Economist at the National Restaurant Association, breaks down the latest data and what it could mean for restaurant operators in the months ahead.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hOqDnM

08/18/2026

GLP-1 medications are changing how consumers think about food, health, and dining. What does that mean for restaurants?

Join the National Restaurant Association on August 26 at 2 p.m. ET for an exclusive look at new consumer research on GLP-1 users, evolving dining behaviors, menu preferences, and opportunities for operators.

Hear insights from:
• Dr. Chad Moutray, Chief Economist, National Restaurant Association
• Laura Abshire, Senior Director of Food and Supply Chain Policy, National Restaurant Association
• Maggie Gentile, Partner, Food and Nutrition Policy for Food Directions

Register: https://bit.ly/4x2aguR

08/17/2026

The Credit Card Competition Act has gained additional Senate cosponsors, with Sens. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), and Angus King (I-ME) joining the legislation.

The bill addresses competition in the credit card processing market and interchange fees, which represent a significant operating expense for many restaurant businesses.

08/14/2026

Technology is changing how restaurants operate. It's also changing how restaurants are evaluated.

AI-powered analytics are creating new ways to identify patterns, trends, and potential compliance issues across large organizations. For restaurant leaders, understanding this shift is quickly becoming a business imperative.

Join the conversation at the Restaurant Legal Summit and learn how leaders are preparing for the future of compliance and risk management.

Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3Q6fO4v

08/10/2026

Not every decision shaping the restaurant industry is made in a restaurant.

From legislative changes to workplace policies and legal challenges, the conversations happening outside your business can have a lasting impact on what's happening inside it.

That's why restaurant leaders gather at the Restaurant Legal Summit: to stay informed, exchange perspectives, and be part of the dialogue shaping the industry's future.

Registration is now open: https://bit.ly/3Q6fO4v

October 21-23 | San Diego

08/08/2026

Last night, the Senate unanimously passed the Common Cents Act, a priority for the National Restaurant Association that establishes clear nationwide rounding standards and provides certainty and protections for businesses navigating a post-penny economy.

This legislation is the result of months of advocacy on behalf of restaurant operators facing real operational challenges caused by the penny shortage.

The bill now returns to the House for consideration of Senate-passed changes. We look forward to working with House members to ensure its swift final passage.

08/05/2026

Every time a customer pays with a credit card, restaurants pay swipe fees.

Those fees have more than doubled over the past decade and are now one of the largest operating expenses for many restaurant operators. That's money that could be invested in employees, equipment, menu innovation, or business growth.

That's why we're urging Congress to pass the Credit Card Competition Act, bipartisan legislation designed to increase competition in the credit card processing market and help lower excessive swipe fees.

Watch the video to learn why this issue matters to restaurants across the country.

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