National Restaurant Association: New Congress Has a Clear Opportunity to Deliver for America's Restaurants

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WASHINGTON, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As the makeup of the 120th Congress comes into focus, the National Restaurant Association is looking ahead to the opportunities the lawmakers will have to support one of the nation's most important economic drivers. With 15.7 million employees in nearly 1 million locations, restaurants are the nation's second-largest private employer. The Association is ready to work with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make it easier to open, run and grow a restaurant.