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Policy & Advocacy Committees

Government Affairs Committee

Meeting Cadence: Weekly
The Government Affairs Committee works closely with our lobbyists to develop and draft strategies for responding to state and federal policy regarding packaging and the environment. Strategies are developed with the intent to proactively engage policymakers in responsible packaging policy development and implementation. A comprehensive summary of legislative activity is also provided to participants on a weekly basis.

Regulatory Affairs Work Group

Meeting Cadence: Monthly
A subset of our Government Affairs Committee that works closely with AMERIPEN staff and our contract lobbyists to track and respond to state and federal regulations regarding packaging and the environment.

Federal Work Group

Meeting Cadence: Every Other Week
Our Federal Work Group and PACK Act Coalition are offshoots of our Government Affairs Committee. These efforts are led by the Government Committee Chair, who works closely with our lobbyists on overall updates and strategy with specific focus on the PACK Act. While the Federal Work Group is dedicated to reviewing and existing proposed federal legislation and regulation, the PACK Act Coalition’s priority is supporting efforts for the future introduction of the PACK Act and building support in Congress for its future passage.

Compostables Work Group

Meeting Cadence: Every Other Month
This work group seeks to help educate and inform our members regarding compostable packaging and related policy issues. We bring in guest presenters from other organizations focused on compostable packaging and composting to help inform on key policy issues. The intent is to help set a baseline level of understanding for compostable packaging policy across our membership and to develop a strategy for AMERIPEN regarding compostable packaging, including where we support or might lead collaborative efforts with partner organizations.

Other Committees

Sustainability Committee

Meeting Cadence: As needed based on projects
This committee is focused on identifying and implementing sustainable packaging objectives and policies aligned with AMERIPEN’s vision and mission. The Sustainability Committee coordinates efforts to advance sustainable packaging through policy, market alignment, and strategic communication.

Communications Committee

Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee advises AMERIPEN on potential communication strategies. The committee helps identify key messages and topics to address in the media, as well as identify effective ways to help promote and increase awareness of the AMERIPEN brand.

Membership Committee

Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee advises AMERIPEN on potential membership recruitment and retention strategies to grow and sustain the association’s member base. The committee regularly gathers feedback, develops outreach strategies, and helps foster a sense of community and engagement within the industry.

Annual Summit Planning Committee

Meeting Cadence: Monthly
This committee helps plan AMERIPEN's Annual Summit, the leading industry conference that delivers educational, networking, and professional development value to packaging policy and sustainability professionals. Participants provide input on themes, speakers, and session topics, and promotes the event to ensure strong participation and impact.