RTO Legislative Activity - APRO's Political Action Committee

APRO PAC supports candidates for political office who have demonstrated their support of the rent-to-own industry. Only qualified candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are eligible to receive these funds. APRO PAC is dedicated to the protection and preservation of the rent-to-own industry.

What is APRO PAC?

APRO PAC was organized by the Association of Progressive Rental Organizations to solicit and accept voluntary individual contributions from eligible rent-to-own industry owners and employees. These contributions are then directed to candidates seeking federal office whose political philosophies and positions are compatible with the interests of APRO members.

Who is eligible to receive APRO PAC financial support?

Only qualified candidates for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives are eligible to receive funds from APRO PAC.

Who decides which candidates will get APRO PAC support?

The APRO PAC board of directors will evaluate candidates to determine which ones will be supported. All board decisions will be shared with APRO PAC members.

Does party affiliation influence how contributions are made?

No. APRO PAC is a voluntary, bipartisan political association that is independent of any political party. Our only concern is that the views and positions of the individual candidates are consistent with the interests of APRO's membership.

Are my contributions tax deductible?

No. Under the federal tax laws, political contributions are no longer eligible for a tax credit.

How much can I contribute?

Consistent with the practice of many corporate PAC's, APRO PAC has established a suggested guideline of contributing 0.5 percent to 1.5 percent of your salary depending on your job and your financial situation. However, you are free to contribute more or less as you desire, up to the yearly maximum of $5,000 per individual allowed by federal law. Federal Election Commission rules only allow APRO PAC to accept personal contributions, such as personal checks or credit cards. We can also accept checks from non-incorporated companies, but not from corporations.

May I designate a particular candidate to receive my contribution?

Yes, but we ask you not to “earmark” your contribution. APRO PAC is not intended as a substitute for an individual's contributions to specific candidates. Rather, APRO PAC provides the rent-to-own industry an opportunity to pool its financial resources and thus increase the strength of APRO members in the political process. However, all contributors are encouraged to make their candidate recommendations known to the APRO PAC board of directors.

For more information...

• Contact Jeannie Hutchison by e-mail or by calling 800/204-2776, ext. 108, if you need additional information on APRO's Political Action Committee.
• For general political action committee guidelines from the Federal Election Commission, click here.