Supporting the PAC
For more information on the PAC, contact Tom Richards, PAC treasurer, at trichards@healthandfitness.org.
The PAC
The PAC is a non-partisan Political Action Committee (PAC). It's the only federal PAC that represents the interests, needs, and concerns of the fitness industry.
What does the PAC do?
The PAC makes campaign contributions to federal politicians who support policies that are favorable to our members.
Why did the Health & Fitness Association create the PAC?
The PAC is one of the most important tools we use to support pro-industry politicians, build relationships in Congress, and communicate the vital role that fitness businesses play to support healthy lifestyles and positive mental health; prevent, manage and treat chronic disease; and create jobs in communities across the nation.
How does the PAC choose which candidates to support?
The PAC is a bipartisan political action committee. Decisions to support candidates are based on multiple factors, including:
- The candidate’s position on specific business and policy issues that impact the fitness industry
- The candidate’s overall support for the fitness industry
- The candidate’s leadership and membership on key committees with jurisdiction over issues affecting the fitness industry
- The candidate’s character, integrity and leadership abilities
- The candidate’s position on general business issues
Who may contribute to the PAC?
The PAC is funded by individual contributions from the Health & Fitness Association's restricted class,” which includes the following groups (note: corporations may not contribute to a federal PAC):
- Our non corporate members—such as individuals and partnerships
- Our executive and administrative personnel
- Executive/administrative personnel and stockholders of our member corporations provided that an authorized representative of the corporation has submitted prior approval
- The families of all three groups above
How much can an individual contribute to the PAC?
An individual may contribute up to $5,000 each year to the PAC.
Who do I contact for more information about the PAC?
For more information on the PAC, contact Tom Richards, PAC treasurer, at trichards@healthandfitness.org.
Federal law prohibits soliciting contributions outside the restricted class. Such contributions will be returned.