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ABA Hosts Rep. Virginia Foxx’s Annual Holiday Celebration and Wreath Giveaway

December 20, 2017
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American Bakers PAC was honored to serve as host for Rep. Virginia Foxx’s (R-NC-5) annual holiday celebration in Washington, DC.  Over fifty food industry and business community representatives attended the festive event with product featured from Dewey’s Bakery which is located
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Tax and Regulatory Reform – Key Topics at Sen. Ted Cruz Fundraiser

December 20, 2017
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American Bakers PAC hosted a food industry fundraiser for Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday, Dec. 13. In addition to ABA, participating organizations were Flowers Foods, the Food Marketing Institute, National Confectioners Association, American Beverage Association, Campbell Soup Co.
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Regulatory Overreach, Commodities, Trade Discussed with Minnesota Congressman

March 18, 2015
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ABA was honored to host a Meet and Greet with Congressman Tom Emmer (R-MN-6) this morning at the ABA office. Food and Agriculture Industry representatives held a great dialogue with Rep. Emmer about important issues facing the industry including regulatory overreach, commodity program
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ABA Shared the Power of Baking Message with New Members of Congress

January 28, 2015
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ABA welcomed new Members of Congress at a joint industry reception on Capitol Hill. “This was a great opportunity to meet incoming policy influencers we hope to work with in the 114th Congress, said ABA President & CEO Robb MacKie. 
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Rep. Mark Meadows Visits ABA, Discusses Need for Regulatory Reform

April 08, 2014
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Regulatory reform was the focus of discussion during a visit from Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC-11) to the ABA office yesterday.  “Every policy has a noble purpose, it’s the unintended consequences that are hurting us.”   Rep. Meadows recognized that if government and regu
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American Bakers PAC Hosts Campaign Events

February 19, 2014
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American Bakers PAC Hosts Event for Senator Tim Scott  American Bakers PAC partnered with the Food Marketing Institute PAC to host a luncheon fundraiser for Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), on Tuesday, Feb. 11, in Washington, D.C. Sen. Scott is a champion of business issues and holds a 100 perc
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Rep. Virginia Foxx Shares Insight on Key Topics with ABA Members

January 29, 2014
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Washington area ABA member representatives have roundtable dialogue with Rep. Virginia Foxx (NC-5, R) on key topics including Farm Bill, regulatory reform and workforce education opportunities. Rep. Virginia Foxx was recognized as one of ABA’s key champions and received the 2013
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House Freshman Markwayne Mullin Addresses Food Manufacturers’ Concerns

December 04, 2013
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ABA’s Congressional Meet and Greet series continued on Tuesday, Dec 2 with a visit from Rep. Markwayne Mullin R-OK-2. Rep. Mullin was elected to Congress in 2012 and serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure and Natural Resources Committees. Members of the business communi
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American Bakers PAC Hosts Industry Roundtable for Rep. Brett Guthrie

September 25, 2013
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“American Bakers PAC is proud to support longtime friend and advocate, Rep. Brett Guthrie,” said ABA President & CEO, Robb MacKie. “With Rep. Guthrie’s leadership on pro-business and free market legislation – coupled with the baking industry’s strong presence in Kentucky, this rou
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Congressman Steve Daines Visits ABA

September 25, 2013
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The ABA House Freshman Meet and Greet series continued with Rep. Steve Daines (R-MT-AL) on September 19, for an informal discussion on food industry and business community issues. Daines was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012 and is seriously considering a run for Un
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