Frequently asked questions

Here are some commonly asked questions that you might have.  If you have any additional questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact our PAC Manager.

What is a PAC?

• A Political Action Committee (or PAC) is a voluntary alliance of individuals who share political objectives and choose to pool their resources to increase the impact of their voice.
• PACs are an important part of the advocacy toolbox; they provide support to candidates seeking federal office.
• PACs build positive relationships with elected officials and candidates who make policies affecting all Americans.

What are the benefits of having a PAC?

• Public policies and regulations often emanate from broader legislation in Congress and have a significant impact on industries and individuals.
• The CORROSION and COATINGS PAC represents and amplifies the voice of corrosion control professionals by meeting directly with federal candidates.
• We support candidates that understand our issues and develop sound public policies.

Who funds the CORROSION and COATINGS PAC?

• We rely on donations from AMPP members who are U.S. Citizens to support PAC activities.
• Within the PAC, we have two separate accounts: An operations account that supports operational activities, and a political account that supports donations to federal candidates.
• We are not asking for-and cannot accept-contributions from anyone who is not an AMPP member and/or a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Is the CORROSION and COATINGS PAC connected to AMPP?

• The PAC is an advocacy group formed in accordance with U.S. Federal Election Committee (FEC) regulations and is governed by a Board of Directors.
• The PAC Board is a program subcommittee that reports to the Advocacy and Public Affairs Program Committee and ultimately the AMPP Board of Directors, which is a 501(c)6 organization.
• The political activities of the PAC are self-funded and not financed by AMPP.

How does the CORROSION and COATINGS PAC identify candidates to support?

• The PAC supports candidates that advance the needs and opportunities of corrosion prevention and coatings’ professionals throughout the United States.
• The PAC Board develops and approves an annual giving-plan that lists candidates who will be considered for receipt of contributions from the PAC funds.

Are PACs regulated?

• PACs are regulated by federal campaign finance laws and are the most legal, transparent, and federally monitored means of political contributions.
• The FEC collects detailed financial activity of all PACs and makes the reports available to the public.
• All federal PACs operate under strict limits on who they may solicit, and what they can donate per candidate per election.