ADVOCACY

Your Industry.
Your Voice.

The ORHA is pro-business on local, state and federal issues important to our members’ bottom lines.


Our approach to working with government officials is non-partisan. The ORHA respects all views and regularly meets with members of both governing parties to best represent Ohio's restaurant & hospitality industry.

ADVOCACY UPDATE

Our members receive a monthly email with the latest in state and federal advocacy updates. From timely memos to bill tracking, ORHA members hear it first. Read last months Advocacy Update.

JANUARY '25 UPDATE ➝
2024 EFFORTS & Wins

Last year was full of monumental wins for our industry & your business. We saved Ohio's tipping system, overturned the 80/20/30 rule,  restaurants were excluded from junk fees and so much more. Explore all of our wins now.

2024 WINS ➝
BECOME AN ADVOCATE

Join fellow industry advocates as a SquareRunner at our Statehouse Lobby Day. We’ll meet with legislators, discuss issues of importance to our industry and hear from Ohio’s legislative leaders. 

JOIN US ON MARCH 12 ➝

Protect Your Future

Help support ideas, legislation & proposed laws that stimulate the economy and protect the growth of Ohio's restaurant & hospitality industry. Your donations help ensure our collective voices are heard.

DONATE TO THE PAC ➝
DONATE TO THE ADVOCACY FUND ➝
RESTAURANTS ACT

Join Forces to Fight for Our Industry

Restaurants Act gives restaurant operators and employees a seat at the table with policymakers and thought leaders at the federal level.

With your Ohio Restaurant & Hospitality Alliance membership you also receive membership with the National Restaurant Association, who tirelessly advocates for the restaurant, foodservice & hospitality community on national issues.

GET INVOLVED ➝
2025 PUBLIC AFFAIRS CONFERENCE

Join us April 1-3, 2025, in Washington, D.C., and be part of the industry’s largest grassroots advocacy event. Meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill, hear from top political speakers and more.

REGISTER NOW ➝
CREDIT CARD COMPETITION ACT

High swipe fees negatively impacts businesses and consumers. Download the poster to tell your guests to ask Congress to support the Credit Card Competition Act to lower credit card swipe fees.

DOWNLOAD THE POSTER ➝
MONTHLY UPDATES

Want the latest Advocacy info? Watch Tod's Take!

Hear from Tod Bowen, Managing Director of Government Affairs, on what's happening now.
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