BPW PAC: The Political Arm of BPW/USA
Since 1979, Business and Professional Women/USA Political Action Committee (BPW/PAC) has worked to elect women – and pro-women – candidates who support BPW/USA's legislative platform. Through endorsements, contributions and education, BPW/USA supports federal candidates who will be strong advocates for equity for all women in the workplace.
Endorsements and Contributions
BPW/PAC is a nonpartisan, federal political action committee which supports women and men, Democrats, Republicans, and Independents; and candidates in every region of the nation. Endorsement and contributions decisions are made by the seven-member BPW/PAC Board of Trustees. BPW/PAC endorses and makes contributions to the campaigns of candidates who have a record of commitment to the issues outlined in BPW/USA’s National Legislative Platform and are committed to equity for working women. BPW/PAC serves as the financial muscle behind BPW/USA's national legislative agenda and is supported solely by voluntary contributions from BPW/USA members.
All candidates seeking BPW/PAC’s endorsement must complete the BPW/PAC Candidate Questionnaire which is available online at www.bpwusa.org.
About Business and Professional Women/USA
Business and Professional Women/USA, founded in 1919, is a multi-generational, bipartisan membership organization. Established as the first organization to focus on issues of importance to workingwomen, BPW/USA is historically a leader in grassroots activism, policy influence and advocacy for millions of workingwomen. Business and Professional Women/USA fosters the success of workingwomen by providing career advancement resources, work-life strategies and personal and professional connections.
Who We Are
As a national, grassroots organization, BPW/USA has over 15,000 members and 1,200 Local Organizations in 50 states and 4 U.S. territories. BPW members are:
- 89 percent are women working in business
- 45 percent are professionals in the fields of law, medicine, government, finance, education, and engineering
- 25 percent are CEOs, executives and managers
- 45 percent are small business owners
- 30 percent have a graduate or post graduate degree
Advocates for Workplace Equity and Work-Life Effectiveness
One of the first women’s organizations to endorse the Equal Rights Amendment in 1937, BPW/USA continues to be a leader in promoting and supporting legislation affecting workingwomen.
BPW/USA Legislative Priorities
- Workplace Equity: Pay Equity, Violence Against Women, Minimum Wage, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment, Small Business Issues, Contraceptive Equity, Social Security, Long-Term Care & Retirement Security
- Work- Life Effectiveness: Family and Medical Leave, Paid Family and Medical Leave, Paid Sick Leave, Child Care & Family Time Flexibility (Comp Time)
- Civil Rights: Equal Rights Amendment, Title IX & The International Women's Rights Treaty (CEDAW)
- Health: HEART for Women Act, Reproductive Rights
BPW’s Signature Events and Resources
BPW/USA’s commitment to America’s workingwomen is reflected in our Signature Events, programs and work that benefit local communities, aid in the personal and professional development of women, and raise awareness of issues affecting workingwomen among business leaders and legislators.
- Women Joining Forces: Closing Ranks, Opening Doors (www.womenjoiningforces.org) WJF helps women veterans transition from the military into civilian careers and life.
- National Business Women’s Week For more than 75 years, National Business Women’s Week has spotlighted the accomplishments of women and their importance to American business
- Virginia Allan Young Careerist Program BPW/USA’s Young Careerist program helps young women and men, 21-35, hone their professional skills
- Policy & Action Conference The BPW Policy and Action Conference brings grassroots members to Washington, DC to learn and lobby
- BPW/USA Web site (www.bpwusa.org) BPW’s web site provides a portal of information for BPW members, stakeholders and supporters. Learn about BPW activities, events, programming and resources.
- BusinessWoman Magazine (www.businesswomanmagazines.org) Business Women Magazine is a vital resource for workingwomen and those who support them. Ninety percent of readers rate BusinessWoman Magazine as an excellent resource for workingwomen.
For more information contact bpwpac@bpwusa.org
