Welcome to U.S. Chamber PAC!

What is a PAC?

A political action committee (PAC) raises funds and contributes money to campaigns in order to support the election and reelection of candidates for political office. At the federal level, an organization is recognized as a PAC when it receives or spends more than $1,000 to influence a federal election. PACs are required to register with and are regulated by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

What is the U.S. Chamber PAC?

Since 1977, the U.S. Chamber PAC has provided direct contributions to federal candidates who support pro-business policies in Congress. The U.S. Chamber PAC contributes to both U.S. House and U.S. Senate candidates, but it does not contribute to presidential candidates or at the state and local level. The U.S. Chamber PAC receives contributions from the Chamber’s board of directors, eligible U.S. Chamber staff, and certain individuals at member organizations, including active small business member companies.​

What is the difference between a PAC and a Super PAC?

What differentiates a Super PAC from a traditional PAC is that a Super PAC can accept unlimited contributions from any non-foreign source, including union and corporate treasury funds. Super PACs may spend unlimited amounts of money to influence the outcome of federal elections through independent expenditures and electioneering communications. However, Super PACs cannot contribute directly to a federal candidate. Only a traditional PAC can make direct contributions to candidates. The contributions and expenditures of both a Super PAC and a traditional PAC are publicly disclosed on the FEC’s website.