Your ACCP-PAC Contributions Help Elect Members of Congress Who Share ACCP’s Values

Click here to contribute now, or read on to learn more about how ACCP-PAC helps advance ACCP’s advocacy efforts in Washington, DC.

Why Does ACCP Have a PAC?

In 2010, the ACCP Board of Regents decided to establish ACCP-PAC to allow the College to be active in supporting the campaigns of members of Congress who share ACCP’s core values and policy vision, just as the College is active in asking for the support of these elected officials in helping to advance shared policy goals. Running for federal office is expensive, and members of Congress rely on contributions from PACs to fund their campaigns.

Who Receives PAC Support?

ACCP-PAC is nonpartisan and supports candidates regardless of political party affiliation. ACCP-PAC supports candidates on the basis of certain established criteria:

• Position on key health care committees in Congress
• Proven support for pharmacy and health care–related issues
• Previous health care experience

The key health care–related committees in the House of Representatives are the Ways & Means and Energy & Commerce committees and, in the Senate, the Finance and the Health, Education, Labor & Pensions committees.

How Does the College Decide Which Candidates to Support?

ACCP-PAC is member-driven, and its strategic policy decisions—including those related to which candidates receive financial contributions from ACCP-PAC—are made by the PAC Governing Council.

ACCP members who contribute to the PAC may recommend candidates to receive contributions. All PAC contributor recommendations will be considered; however, not all requests may be accommodated.

ACCP-PAC is also supported by its network of PAC captains who represent ACCP’s PRNs on advocacy and political action. The College is excited about its renewed effort to develop a core of focused leaders to drive participation in its advocacy efforts.

Next Steps

Even if you didn’t get to participate in the 2025 PRN Challenge, you can still contribute to ACCP-PAC. Click here to contribute now.

PAC contributions allow ACCP members to collectively donate to support members of Congress who understand that medication optimization by “getting the medications right” is central to the success of team-based, patient-centered, quality-driven health care delivery and payment. To learn more and make a contribution, visit the ACCP-PAC website at www.accpaction.org.