Franchisee Freedom Act
The Franchisee Freedom Act (HR 4614) gives franchisees - business owners operating under franchise agreements - new legal tools to address violations by franchisors. It allows franchisees harmed by breaches of federal franchise rules (like the FTC's Franchise Rule) or this bill's provisions to sue for actual damages, cancel contracts, and recover legal fees. The bill specifically prohibits franchisors from restricting franchisees' rights to join other franchisees or trade associations, or retaliating against them for doing so. This directly affects franchisee-franchisor relationships by strengthening franchisees' ability to seek remedies and organize.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 22, 2025
Last action Jul 22, 2025
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Jul 22, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 22, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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