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Supporting the FitPAC

FitPAC is the bipartisan Political Action Committee (PAC) that represents the interests, needs and concerns of the fitness industry. FitPAC raises money and contributes those funds to candidates for federal office who stand with HFA on mission-critical issues.

why did the health & fitness association create the fitpac?

The FitPAC is one of the most important tools the HFA uses to support pro-industry politicians, build relationships in Congress, and communicate the vital role that fitness businesses play to support healthy lifestyles and positive mental health; prevent, manage, and treat chronic disease; and create jobs in communities across the nation.

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how does the fitpac choose which candidates to support?

The FitPAC is a bipartisan political action committee. Decisions to support candidates are based on multiple factors, including:

  • The candidate’s position on specific business and policy issues that impact the fitness industry
  • The candidate’s overall support for the fitness industry
  • The candidate’s leadership and membership on key committees with jurisdiction over issues affecting the fitness industry
  • The candidate’s character, integrity and leadership abilities
  • The candidate’s position on general business issues

who may contribute to the fitpac?

The FitPAC is funded by voluntary individual contributions from the Health & Fitness Association’s restricted class, which includes the following groups (NOTE: corporations may not contribute to a federal PAC):

  • HFA non corporate members – such as individuals and partnerships
  • HFA executive and administrative personnel
  • Executive/administrative personnel and stockholders of HFA member corporations provided that an authorized representative of the corporation has submitted prior approval
  • The families of all three groups above

how much can an individual contribute to the fitpac

An individual may contribute up to $5,000 each year to the FitPAC.

Who do I contact for more information about the FitPAC?

For more information on the FitPAC, contact:
Tom Richards, PAC treasurer, trichards@healthandfitness.org or
Kelly Knowles, political advisor, kknowles@healthandfitness.org.

Federal law prohibits soliciting contributions outside the restricted class. Such contributions will be returned. Contributions to FitPAC are not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. Contributions to FitPAC are for political purposes.  All contributions to FitPAC are voluntary.  You may refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law requires political committees to report the name, address, occupation, and name of employer for each individual where contributions aggregate in excess of $200.