Federal law requires SMACNA to obtain a signed Prior Authorization before communicating with members about SMACPAC, its activities, and opportunities to support the association's political program.
One of the most important ways SMACNA members can strengthen our advocacy efforts is by completing a SMACPAC Prior Authorization (PA). Submitting a PA simply gives SMACNA permission to keep you informed about the organization's political and advocacy efforts. It does not obligate you to contribute to SMACPAC. Federal regulations require SMACPAC to obtain a signed Prior Authorization before communicating with members about SMACPAC, its activities, and opportunities to support the association's political program.
Every signed authorization expands our ability to communicate with members and strengthens our advocacy program at the federal, state, and local levels. If you have not yet submitted your Prior Authorization—or if yours has expired—please complete one today. It is a short and simple, no-obligation effort to sign the brief form that we greatly appreciate.
Submitting your PA is quick and easy. Just click here:
If you have questions about your Prior Authorization status or need a new form, please contact the Capitol Hill Office (bpifel@smacna.org) for assistance.
Jul 31, 2026 — State Legislative
Jul 31, 2026 - New facilities are two to three times larger than traditional commercial projects, requiring more HVAC systems, more sheet metal, more coordination, and significantly greater electrical capacity.
Jul 31, 2026 - A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision cleared a significant legal hurdle for future development, while lawmakers continue to wrestle with questions surrounding energy demand, water consumption, permitting, and infrastructure planning.
Jul 31, 2026 - Project represents one of the nation's largest transportation infrastructure investments and will restore a critical freight corridor serving the Port of Baltimore and the Mid-Atlantic region.