Political Action Committee: Americas Electric Cooperatives PAC

Who is Amy Lewis?

Amy Lewis is the Association Business Affairs Deputy General Counsel at the National Rural Electric Association. She is also the treasurer of the Americas Electric Cooperatives Political Action Committee (PAC).

What is the Americas Electric Cooperatives PAC?

The Americas Electric Cooperatives PAC is a political action committee that supports candidates for federal office who support the interests of electric cooperatives. The PAC was founded in 1987 and has since raised and spent millions of dollars in support of candidates from both parties.

Recent Activities

In the 2020 election cycle, the PAC spent over $1 million in support of candidates for the House of Representatives and the Senate. The PAC's top recipients included:

• Rep. Rick Crawford (R-AR)
• Sen. John Boozman (R-AR)
• Rep. Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
• Rep. David Scott (D-GA)
• Rep. Tom Emmer (R-MN)

The PAC's support for these candidates reflects its commitment to supporting candidates who support the interests of electric cooperatives. These interests include:

• Promoting affordable and reliable electricity
• Supporting rural economic development
• Protecting the environment

Conclusion

The Americas Electric Cooperatives PAC is a powerful force in American politics. The PAC's support for candidates who support the interests of electric cooperatives has helped to ensure that the voices of rural America are heard in Washington, D.C.