National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee (NRA-PAC)

The National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee was formed in 1977 with the mission of making the U.S. Congress not only pro-business but also pro-restaurant.

The NRA-PAC has worked to meet that challenge over the years by raising personal, voluntary contributions from the Association's membership. In return, the NRA-PAC supports candidates for federal public office who have demonstrated they support the retuarant industry. The NRA-PAC has also developed programs to encourage members of Congress to help the Association and the restaurant industry accomplish their political and legislative goals.

Evaluating candidates

The NRA-PAC evaluates whether a candidate is committed to the values of the restaurant industry through this four-point test:

1. Voting record: Does the candidate support our industry through votes and cosponsorships on helpful legislation?
2. Electability: Does the candidate have a realistic chance of winning the race?
3. Accessibility: Has the candidate made an effort to reach out to the restaurant industry on the local level? Has the candidate met with restaurant constituents during the National Restaurant Association's Public Affairs Conference?
4. Need. What is the candidate's current cash on hand? Is their cash on hand sufficient to run an effective campaign in their district? Does the candidate have credible opposition?

Lastly, special consideration will be granted to any restaurateur or member of the restaurant industry who is seeking federal public office.

Get more information

Want to learn more about your National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee? Before we can ask for a donation or tell you more about the NRA-PAC, the Federal Election Commission requires that we receive your permission in writing. Please download, sign and return the NRA-PAC prior authorization form to receive in-depth information and news of upcoming NRA-PAC fundraising events.

The Federal Election Commission governs all contributions to the NRA-PAC. Federal law states that an individual may contribute up to $5,000 the NRA-PAC per calendar year. For more information about the NRA-PAC, contact Caitlin Donahue at (202) 331-5915.

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