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National Association of Trailer Manufacturers’ Political Action Committee Supports Industry By Meghan Ryan, NATM Assistant Director The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers’ Political Action Committee, the NATM PAC, was established in 2010. The NATM PAC serves to support members of Congress who support the light- and medium-duty trailer industry and its positions on public policy. Campaign finance law requires NATM to secure “prior approval” from member companies before soliciting executive and administrative personnel, stockholders, and the families of both groups. Member companies may not approve solicitations by more than one trade association in any calendar year. If you are authorized to represent your company and would like to grant prior approval for the administrative personnel, stockholders, and the families of both groups to be solicited by NATM in calendar year 2022, please contact NATM Assistant Director Meghan Ryan at Meghan.Ryan@natm.com or call (785) 272-4433 to request the prior approval agreement form.
to 30 incumbent candidates—many of whom have received multiple contributions over the years. The PAC is governed by a Board of Directors composed entirely of NATM members. The PAC Board is responsible for developing both an annual budget and confirming candidates to whom the PAC will contribute based on specific, established criteria. Having the PAC Board composed of industry members is a key feature of assuring PAC goals align with industry needs. ■
To learn more about the PAC, contact NATM Assistant Director Meghan Ryan Meghan.Ryan@natm.com or call (785) 272-4433.
Since its inception, 47 individuals have contributed to the PAC, raising more than $94,000. Those funds have contributed
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