ASA Political Action Committee FAQ

How can I contribute to the ASA PAC?

Members: use the information on the left. This is considered a solicitation under federal law. ASA PAC is prohibited from receiving contributions from individuals other than ASA members or ASA staff. All contributions received from individuals other than ASA members or staff will be returned.

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

Political Action Committees are the mechanisms through which professional and trade associations, corporations and labor unions are permitted by federal law to make campaign contributions to candidates for Congress and the presidency. More...

Why is it important for ASA to have a PAC?

Like any other profession, appraisers need a seat at the decision-maker's table: The appraisal profession is one of the most highly regulated in the United States. More...

Why should an ASA member contribute to ASA's PAC?

For reasons of financial self-interest and recognition of their profession: More...

What's the point, since we can't compete with the big givers?

For a variety of reasons, a small PAC can be quite successful: More... 

How much money would ASA's PAC have to raise each year in order to be effective?

There's no optimal amount. But, if half of ASA members made an annual contribution equivalent to the cost of taking the family to a movie and an inexpensive dinner More... 

Who is eligible to contribute to ASA's PAC and how much can they contribute?

ASA members and ASA's executive and administrative personnel are eligible to contribute to the PAC. More... 

How much can the PAC contribute to political candidates?

The PAC can give up to $5,000 per year to each candidate if it is a multicandidate committee; or $2,300 per candidate per year if it is non-multicandidate. More... 

ASA has an active governmental relations representative in Washington, D.C. Why do we also need to fund a PAC?

ASA's governmental relations efforts and ASA's PAC serve complementary, but seperate, purposes. More...