Frequently Asked Questions

PrintPAC is the voluntary, non-partisan political action committee of Printing Industries of America. It is the only federal political action committee solely dedicated to protecting and promoting the printing industry. Formed with the mission of promoting the involvement of Printing Industries of America member companies in the political process, PrintPAC solicits contributions from individual printers across the country, aggregates their political strength and supports the campaigns of national candidates who are supportive of a pro-print, pro-business legislative agenda.

PrintPAC is important to Printing Industries of America because, according to the Federal Campaign Act, trade associations such as Printing Industries of America are prohibited from using their general treasury funds (membership dues or other revenue) to make contributions or expenditures in connection with federal elections. PrintPAC is the only vehicle through which Printing Industries of America and its members may participate together in the political process via contributions and expenditures on behalf of federal candidates.

PrintPAC may solicit contributions from the restricted class of Printing Industries of America's member companies. The restricted class includes the company's executive and administrative personnel who are paid on a salary and have policymaking, managerial, professional or supervisory responsibilities. PrintPAC cannot solicit individuals outside the restricted class. As dictated by Federal Election Law, before PrintPAC can solicit the restricted class of a Printing Industries of America member company, PrintPAC must seek and obtain written authorization from a corporate representative with whom Printing Industries of America regularly conducts business. In a calendar year, a corporation may authorize only one trade association to solicit its restricted class.

PrintPAC can accept personal checks, credit cards and cash (PrintPAC cannot accept cash contributions in excess of $100 from an individual). PrintPAC can also accept checks, credit cards and cash from unincorporated partnerships and sole proprietorships. In addition, PrintPAC contributions can be made online or via payroll deduction. PrintPAC contributions can be made in full or in monthly/quarterly installments.

No, PrintPAC cannot accept corporate contributions. Federal election law prohibits corporations and labor organization from making contributions and expenditures in connection with federal elections. .

An individual may contribute up to $5,000 to PrintPAC per calendar year.

No, PrintPAC cannot accept contributions from foreign nationals. Foreign nationals are prohibited from making contributions in connection with any election. A foreign national is defined as an individual who is not a citizen of the United States and not lawfully admitted for permanent residence.

No, individuals cannot be reimbursed for their contributions. Federal Election Law prohibits individuals from being reimbursed or advanced financially by their company, Printing Industries of America, any entity or individual for the purpose of making a contribution to PrintPAC.

No, PrintPAC contributions are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.

For each contribution that exceeds $200, either by itself or when aggregated with previous contributions from the same donor during the same calendar year, PrintPAC must obtain and report the amount, date of receipt, the contributor's name, address, occupation and employer. For each contribution exceeding $50, but not greater than $199, PrintPAC must obtain the amount, date of receipt and the contributor's name and address.

PrintPAC is a multicandidate committee and may contribute up to $5,000 per candidate, per election. In House and Senate races, each primary election, general election, runoff and special election is considered a separate election with a separate limit. PrintPAC may give up to $15,000 per year to a national party committee. The Republican and Democratic parties each have three national party committees (national committee, House campaign committee and Senate campaign committee). PrintPAC may also make contributions up to $5,000 per year to any other type of political committee.