Political Action Committee (PAC)

ATSSA PAC is the voluntary, nonpartisan Political Action Committee of the American Traffic Safety Services Association. Registered with the U.S. Federal Election Commission (FEC), the PAC allows ATSSA member company employees to pool personal, voluntary financial contributions to support federal candidates who advocate for issues important to the roadway safety industry.

No. A “Super PAC”—officially known as an Independent Expenditure-Only Committee—cannot contribute directly to candidates or political parties but may engage in unlimited political spending independently of the campaigns. By contrast, ATSSA PAC contributes directly to federal candidates and must adhere to strict FEC regulations on contribution limits and disclosures.

Yes. ATSSA PAC operates transparently and in full compliance with the law. Because they are regulated by the FEC, PACs are considered the most transparent form of political involvement. As required by law, PAC activity is reported on a quarterly basis and publicly disclosed. These reports are accessible on the FEC website at www.FEC.gov.

When deciding which candidates to support, ATSSA PAC considers a range of factors, including but not limited to:

• Their track record in supporting roadway safety issues
• Key committee assignments
• Bill sponsorship or co-sponsorship relevant to ATSSA’s priorities
• Sustained constituent relationships

ATSSA PAC is governed by bylaws and supervised by an Oversight Committee composed of ATSSA members. PAC support is recommended by ATSSA’s Government Relations team and approved by members of the PAC Oversight Committee, ensuring bipartisan and mission-focused contributions.

Every dollar—100%—of your PAC contribution directly supports federal candidates for office.

CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PAC ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. Your decision to join ATSSA PAC has absolutely no effect on your status at your company or with ATSSA.

You can contribute by completing the PAC contribution form found on this ATSSA webpage or by submitting a personal check or credit card payment. Federal law prohibits corporate checks or corporate cards from funding PACs, so please use personal funds only. If you have questions, contact ATSSA’s Government Relations team for assistance.

By law, individuals are allowed to contribute up to $5,000 per calendar year to ATSSA PAC. There are suggested contribution levels, which are outlined in the contribution form, but you are free to donate any amount. Please note that PAC contributions are not tax-deductible.

Federal law requires ATSSA PAC to report the name, address, occupation and employer of each individual whose total contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. This information is publicly available on the FEC’s website, www.FEC.gov.

No. Under federal law, only personal contributions are permissible. Companies and chapters may not contribute to ATSSA PAC, though they may contribute to the American Traffic Safety Services Association Foundation (ATSS Foundation).

ATSSA PAC and the American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSS Foundation) serve different purposes. The PAC supports advocacy by supporting elected officials who are champions of the roadway safety industry. The ATSS Foundation focuses on charitable and educational initiatives, such as providing scholarships or memorials for fallen workers. Each entity has distinct funding guidelines and goals, ensuring both advocacy and community support.

ATSSA PAC provides frequent updates through our website, email newsletters and at major ATSSA events. These communications include information on legislative achievements, upcoming priorities and details on how PAC funds are being used to advance roadway safety.