Jewelers of America

Jewelers of America

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Jewelers of America Political Action Committee

JAPAC supports the fine jewelry industry in D.C.

JAPAC isn’t just about politics, its about business. Get involved in the PAC and contribute to help us continue our efforts on Capitol Hill.

Jewelers of America’s Political Action Committee, JAPAC, is the only PAC that supports the fine jewelry industry in Washington, D.C. Through JAPAC, individual Jewelers of America members can join with other jewelry businesses in contributing to candidates for office at the federal level, who understand the interests of the jewelry industry. As an association, Jewelers of America is not permitted by law to make direct contributions to legislators, so JAPAC was formed as a way for individual members’ collective voices to be heard on Capitol Hill.

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY

As the only PAC that supports the fine jewelry industry, Jewelers of America has a special position and strong presence in Washington, D.C. to advocate for the industry’s best interests.

Why Support JAPAC 

According to Jewelers Board of Trade, hundreds of jewelry businesses in the United States are shutting their doors each year. Jewelers of America’s Political Action Committee can help ensure that your business not only continues, but thrives. It is through JAPAC that the retail jewelry community creates a position of influence on issues of importance.

Our legislative counsel, Haake & Associates, uses the power of JAPAC to call attention to the interests of jewelry businesses and make our issues known to sympathetic legislators, who can work to introduce or support legislation that benefits our business community and protects your bottom line. JAPAC supports candidates for office who understand the interests of the jewelry industry. Contributions are made without regard to party affiliation.

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JAPAC Lobbying Results

JAPAC helps Jewelers of America and its legislative team in Washington, D.C., keep jewelers’ interests front-and-center in the nation’s capital! This ongoing and professional presence on Capitol Hill has made a difference:

  • JAPAC has supported more than 100 sitting Members of Congress over the last several election cycles.
  • Jewelers of America leaders and JAPAC Board members hold an annual fly-in to Washington, D.C., meeting face-to-face with legislators.
  • Jewelers of America leadership, staff, members and our legislative counsel, Haake& Associates, have held over 500 face-to-face meetings on Capitol Hill since 2010.

Contributions to JAPAC support these efforts and work on other issues:

  • Protecting the LIFO (last-in, first-out) accounting method from repeal
  • Fighting for sound tax policies that help — not hurt — small businesses
  • To learn more about issues JAPAC is following, visit JA’s Legislative Action Center.

Our industry needs Jewelers of America to be THE voice for our membership, and it takes a monetary effort to spark progress and create momentum for action. Building relationships is key to our success, and those relationships are made more effectively through a strong PAC.

Lawrence Bock
JAPAC Chair — Bachendorfs

Get Involved

You can share your opinions with legislators in our Legislative Action Center, or contact JA at events@jewelers.org to learn more and get involved with Jewelers of America’s advocacy.