Working to Build a Better Congress

"With the support of AGC PAC, pro-construction legislators have a 76% voting record with AGC on key industry votes."

Jim Waltze, AGC Past President & AGC PAC Co-Chairman
Sam Hunter, AGC Past President & AGC PAC Co-Chairman

AGC PAC Is Your PAC

The Associated General Contractors of America Political Action Committee (AGC PAC) is an essential part of our legislative influence on Capitol Hill. The goal of AGC PAC, which was established in 1977, has always been to give contractor members a collective voice in the election of federal officeholders. Through this effort, AGC PAC advances the legislative priorities of the construction industry by helping to elect the candidates most likely to support those priorities.

While corporate contributions in federal elections are prohibited by law, voluntary financial support from eligible members to AGC PAC allows us to work toward improving AGC member's businesses and the tax and regulatory environment in which they operate.

December 2007 - The Political Landscape

• Only 22.3 percent of Americans believe the country is headed in the right direction.
• Congressional approval is at a historic low, with October polls reporting that 66% of Americans disapprove of the job Congress is doing.
• There are 17 GOP open seats compared to just 4 Democratic open seats.

Fundraising Goals

After raising more than a million dollars for the first time in its 30-year history, AGC PAC is working to again raise the bar. For the 2007-2008 election cycle AGC PAC has a set a goal of raising $1.2 million to help support construction-friendly candidates for federal office. Of the more than 5,000 PACs representing all industries, less than 60 participate at the $1 million level and AGC PAC continues to lead the pack.

As of December 1, 2007 voluntary personal donations totaling nearly $500,000 have been contributed by member contractors nationwide. 100% of those donations are in turn going to support construction-friendly candidates for federal office. Learn more about AGC PAC's fundraising goals for this cycle and the donor programs used to recognize those who contribute.

AGC PAC Accomplishments

Member contractor support of AGC PAC is helping build powerful relationships in Washington D.C. Yet AGC PAC does more than just help elect pro-construction candidates. It earns AGC respect on Capitol Hill. An association with a strong PAC demonstrates that it has a strong grassroots network, effective leadership, and a committed membership.

Some of AGC PAC's most recent accomplishments include:

• A record 38 AGC Chapters are participating in the 2007 AGC PAC Chapter Board Contest.
• Member contractor participation is up 8% from last election cycle with more than 800 contributors in 2007.
• AGC PAC has already made contributions to 12 committee Chairmen and/or Ranking Members.
• The number of AGC members supporting the political action committee has increased 29% compared to the first 11 months of the 2006 election cycle.
• With AGC PAC contributions, AGC has developed constructive relationships with 7 new, first term Members of Congress.
• AGC PAC has already supported 12 subcommittee Chairs and/or Ranking Members.

Contributions to AGC PAC are completely voluntary and must be made with personal funds. AGC PAC can accept contributions of no more than $5,000 per calendar year from AGC members who provide prior approval. Member contributions are disbursed as directed by the ACG PAC Contributions Subcommittee. AGC PAC may give $5,000 per federal candidate per election. Contributions to AGC PAC are not deductible for federal income tax purposes.