The bustling streets of Washington, D.C. played host to the National Restaurant Association (NRA) Public Affairs Conference from April 15-17, drawing more than 500 industry professionals from across the nation. Among them, a formidable contingent of 40 representatives from the Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) embarked on a mission to champion the interests of restaurateurs nationwide.
At the heart of the conference were three pivotal issues gripping the industry's attention: the Federal Trade Commission's proposed regulations on "junk fees," encompassing service charges and surcharges; the imperative to safeguard the tip credit; and the urgent need for legislative action to rein in exorbitant credit card swipe fees. Kicking off on Tuesday afternoon, the conference set the stage with enlightening sessions featuring guest speakers and the NRA Advocacy Team, offering invaluable insights into the pressing matters at hand. Wednesday saw attendees taking to the hallowed halls of the Capitol, where LRA members diligently engaged in discussions with Louisiana's Congressional Delegation, illustrating the real-world impact of these issues on their restaurants. The conference concluded with a LRA dinner at Joe’s Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab with special guest House Majority Leader Steve Scalise. The LRA has one of the largest delegations of attendees to the NRA Public Affairs Conference.
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