April 20, 2021
Dear Psychology PAC Donors:
On January 20, 2021, all Psychology PAC decisions on candidate contributions were paused pending a full review of political giving policies. Over the past few months, at the direction of the APASI Board of Directors, the Psychology PAC Advisory Committee completed a full review of political donation policies, carefully reviewing current candidate criteria. The APASI Board approved the recommendations, which are as follows:
Psychology PAC will resume political giving on April 1, 2021, based on revised candidate contribution criteria. A ban will remain in effect throughout 2021 for the legislators who voted not to certify the presidential election. Revised candidate criteria importantly include provisions for carefully weighing future candidates shared commitment to the democratic process and APA’s Guiding Principles. The PAC Management Team will be evaluating candidates on a quarterly basis going forward.
We thank you for your continued support of the non-partisan Psychology PAC and recognition of the important role it plays in APA’s advocacy work.
Jennifer and Arthur
Jennifer F. Kelly, PhD, ABPP
President
American Psychological Association Services Inc.
Arthur C. Evans, Jr., PhD
Chief Executive Officer/Executive Vice President
American Psychological Association Services Inc.