Combining our resources for a stronger voice in Washington

What is a Political Action Committee (PAC)?

• A vehicle through which individuals with similar interests pool their personal contributions for greater impact. PACs support candidates for federal office who can affect legislation of interest to the group.
• PACs are independent of any political party or any specific candidate, and make contributions regardless of party affiliation.
• The Federal Election Commission administers and enforces the Federal Election Campaign Act, which governs federal election activities.

What is the Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC?

• The Political Action Committee (PAC) for the members and employees of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Milk Industry Foundation (MIF), National Cheese Institute (NCI) and the International Ice Cream Association (IICA).
• The PAC collects voluntary, personal funds from the executives and staff of IDFA member companies across the U.S. The Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC pools the individual contributions together to use as campaign contributions to congressional candidates running for office.
• The PAC is an integral part of IDFA's legislative efforts on Capitol Hill.

• Federal election law requires a trade association such as IDFA to obtain prior approval from member companies before any Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC communications and requests for support can be attempted.
• IDFA member companies can grant permission for prior approval to only one trade association PAC in a calendar year.
• Click here for a PAC Enrollment Authorization Form. (.pdf) (members-only)
• Click here to learn more about the Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC (members-only)

Thank you for your interest in the Ice Cream, Milk & Cheese PAC. For more information, contact Ashley Ruch, aruch@idfa.org (202-220-3534).