Advocacy
ORLA: Your Voice for Hospitality
Our government affairs team works year-round to protect and advance Oregon’s foodservice and lodging industry, championing policies that strengthen our sector. We engage and educate policymakers about the challenges you face, allowing you to focus on running your business—while we advocate for your interests at the local, state, and national levels.
Discover the value of our advocacy and join us in amplifying our collective voice.
Championing Hospitality Across All Levels
Statewide Advocacy
ORLA's Government Affairs Team is actively engaged in the Oregon Legislative Session each year, working with our Government Affairs Committee and focusing on several key issues including protecting local lodging tax revenues, streamlining labor policies, and other priorities.
Local Advocacy
ORLA has helped develop several local leadership teams that help keep members engaged and informed on local-level issues. Meals taxes, short-term rental regulations, and TLT increases are just a few of the local issues we engage with members on around the state.
Federal Advocacy
ORLA works closely with national affiliates to fight for federal policies and support efforts that help restaurants, lodging operators, and employees thrive in a safe and prosperous business environment. It's critical that Congress hear your stories on how these policies impact your business.
How We Educate, Protect and Connect
Unpacking Local Lodging Tax:
Protecting the Industry:
Connecting With Legislators:
Key Issues and Advocacy Updates
Legislative and Policy Issues:
- Corporate Activities Tax
- Lodging Taxes: Protecting Local TLT
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- Plastic Straws / Bags
- Service Charge Guidance
- Single-Use Disposable Plastic
- Tip Pooling (Members log in for Info Hub resources)
ORLA Position Statements & White Papers:
Engage in Advocacy
As a hospitality owner or operator, your real-world experience can help policymakers understand how proposed laws impact your business. Make your voice heard—sign up as a Hospitality Advocate to receive text alerts by texting “ORLA” to 52886.
Visit our Get Involved page to learn more about the numerous ways you can get engaged with ORLA and our advocacy efforts.
Support the PAC
At ORLA, we work to make sure the hospitality industry is well represented at meetings across all levels of government, but we need your help to really make a difference when it comes to blocking bad regulations and laws and fighting for good ones.
Donate to ORLAPAC! This bipartisan PAC supports candidates who champion hospitality priorities and are committed to strengthening Oregon’s hospitality industry.