we help protect you from changes in the law
The LRA is your business advocate. Whether drafted in City Hall or in the State Legislature, the LRA is actively monitoring proposed laws that could impact how you run your business—those that negatively impact your profit margins. Though it may be intimidating and overwhelming to take action on your own, it’s important to remember that the LRA is advocating on behalf of the restaurant industry each and every day.
Restaurants are a driving force in Louisiana's economy, with 9,533 restaurant locations that generate $10.3 billion in sales. Restaurants also account for more than 213,400 jobs in Louisiana-11 percent of employment in the state. Click here for more info.
The LRA also maintains strong relationships with state agencies that regulate the restaurant industry. If you have a question on a legislative or a regulatory issue, please contact our Local Advocacy Department at (504) 636-6524.
Restaurants are a driving force in Louisiana's economy, with 9,533 restaurant locations that generate $10.3 billion in sales. Restaurants also account for more than 213,400 jobs in Louisiana-11 percent of employment in the state. Click here for more info.
The LRA also maintains strong relationships with state agencies that regulate the restaurant industry. If you have a question on a legislative or a regulatory issue, please contact our Local Advocacy Department at (504) 636-6524.
hospitality pac
Government decisions impact every aspect of the restaurant industry, including our bottom line. Legislation affects the ways meals are prepared, served, paid for and enjoyed. Sound public policy begins with the LRA's Hospitality Political Action Committee (PAC)—the industry’s leading trade association PAC.
Political Action Committees (PACs) are organizations dedicated to raising and spending money to support or defeat political candidates. In the political world, strength in numbers is particularly important.
The most effective way you can make a difference is to contribute to the LRA’s Hospitality PAC. When you join the LRA or renew your LRA membership, you can easily contribute to the PAC.
The benefit of contributing to the LRA Hospitality PAC is that your contributions are pooled with others who share the same goal of protecting, promoting and defending the restaurant industry, making a stronger impact than individual efforts.
The Hospitality PAC is bipartisan and candidates are interviewed and evaluated on their support of pro-restaurant, pro-business and pro-free enterprise issues. Supporting the Hospitality PAC is an investment in the future of our industry, as well as your bottom line.
Political Action Committees (PACs) are organizations dedicated to raising and spending money to support or defeat political candidates. In the political world, strength in numbers is particularly important.
The most effective way you can make a difference is to contribute to the LRA’s Hospitality PAC. When you join the LRA or renew your LRA membership, you can easily contribute to the PAC.
The benefit of contributing to the LRA Hospitality PAC is that your contributions are pooled with others who share the same goal of protecting, promoting and defending the restaurant industry, making a stronger impact than individual efforts.
The Hospitality PAC is bipartisan and candidates are interviewed and evaluated on their support of pro-restaurant, pro-business and pro-free enterprise issues. Supporting the Hospitality PAC is an investment in the future of our industry, as well as your bottom line.
national issues
The National Restaurant Association is on the ground in Washington, D.C., protecting the restaurant industry at the federal level. To view hot button issues that are affecting restaurants today and learn more about the National Restaurant Association's official positions, click HERE.
Here is a brief list of successes the LRA has delivered for your restaurant recently:
- Effectively opposed government mandates on increased wages, paid leave and other matters that could raise your operating costs.
- Led a coalition to update the state plumbing code by eliminating the oversight of the Louisiana Dept. of Health in the plumbing design and implementing national design standards.
- Supported the Louisiana Dept. of Health in its efforts to fully fund food safety inspections in Louisiana, consistent with the current FDA Food Code.
- Led the efforts to pass and implement new medical guidelines for workers’ compensation and extend the Second Injury Fund for claim mitigation, which both have impacted reducing claims costs.
- Provide active local advocacy in city and parish councils to monitor ordinances and rules which could be detrimental or costly to your restaurant.
