What is a PAC?
A PAC, or Political Action Committee, is a fund connected to an institution or organization, such as the Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC), but separately maintained for specific politically related functions. A PAC enables individuals to collectively support and elect persons to office whom they believe will champion their cause.

Why does AMAC have a PAC?
Active engagement in the political process is essential to protecting our interests. Public policy decisions have an impact on the daily operation of businesses. As leaders in the aviation industry and business community, we must be engaged and have a robust, effective PAC.

Who runs AMAC PAC?
AMAC PAC is governed by the AMAC PAC Board of Directors, which has general supervision and control over the affairs, funds, activities, property and concerns of the PAC.

What does AMAC PAC do?
AMAC PAC works to further AMAC’s federal interests on Capitol Hill. It does this via contributions to federal committees, caucuses and individual contributions to Congress members. We help to support Congress members who sit on pertinent committees that affect AMAC issues, have the power to pass industry-specific legislation, or have been continuous supporters or advocates of AMAC’s goals and mission.

Are contributions to the PAC required?
No. Contributions to the AMAC PAC are strictly voluntary.

Is there a limit to how much a person may give to the PAC?
A PAC may accept up to $5,000 per year from any one individual, certain partnerships, sole proprietors and certain LLCs. It is important to note that this amount is per individual and that a spouse can donate $5,000, even if only one person in the household has an income.

Are contributions to the AMAC PAC tax-deductible?
A contribution to the AMAC PAC is not tax-deductible. Because it is a political contribution, not charitable, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) does not allow any PAC contributions to be deducted.

Does the AMAC PAC report contributions and expenditures?
Yes. AMAC PAC operations are transparent and compliant with all applicable laws. Because the FEC regulates them, PACs are considered the most transparent form of political involvement. Federal law requires AMAC PAC to report to the FEC the name, mailing address, occupation and name of the employer for each contributor whose aggregate contribution to AMAC PAC exceeds $200 in a calendar year and the contributions and expenditures AMAC PAC makes. AMAC PAC activity is publicly reported on the FEC website, www.FEC.gov.

Where does all the money go?
Contributions to AMAC PAC are deposited directly into a segregated AMAC PAC bank account solely used for AMAC PAC financial activity. Checks are issued to select committees, caucuses and Congressional members that fit into the giving strategy approved by the AMAC PAC Board of Directors. PAC funds received from AMAC PAC are regulated and monitored closely by the FEC to ensure dollars are spent appropriately and not used for unethical or illegal purposes.

Who can contribute to the AMAC PAC?

• Individuals
• Minors under 18, if voluntary, and the contributed funds are owned and controlled by the minor and the funds were not given to the minor as a gift for the purpose of making a contribution
• Limited Liability Companies that did not elect to be taxed as a corporation and do not have publicly traded shares.
• Partnerships that do not have corporations as partners, where each contribution is allocated to each partner’s contribution limit
• Sole proprietors
• Political party and political action committees
• Nonconnected PACs

Who cannot contribute to the AMAC PAC?

• Corporations, including nonprofit organizations and churches
• Labor organizations
• Federal government contractors
• Foreign nationals who are not admitted for permanent residence in the United States
• Contributions made by one person in the name of another
• Limited Liability Companies that have publicly traded stock or are treated as corporations under the IRS code
• National banks and federally chartered corporations
• Any incorporated organization, including a nonstock corporation, a trade association, an incorporated membership organization and an incorporated cooperative