Political Action Committees (PACs) are an important aspect of American politics and the electoral system. They allow trade associations and industry groups to have a voice in the laws and regulations affecting their markets and industry.

By pooling resources, the PCA PAC gives the cement industry a means to make contributions to political parties and candidates for federal offices who directly or indirectly influence the industry’s operations and markets:

• Environment and energy issues affect fuels,emission controls, regulations, byproducts, waste recycling, and raw materials.
   
• Infrastructure concerns federal funding for transportation, water resources, and other public works construction.
   
• Logistics affects the distribution stream of raw materials and finished products.
   
• Safety and health focuses on partnerships with MSHA and other agencies.