Advocacy & Policy
Advocacy & Policy
AGA PAC
AGA PAC is the voluntary member, bipartisan political arm of AGA. As the only PAC dedicated to gastroenterology, our mission is to increase our members’ presence on Capitol Hill and support legislators who protect the needs of GI patients and health care professionals.
AGA PAC Activities at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW)
AGA PAC looks forward to connecting with our donors at DDW! See below for more details about our exciting activities at DDW.

AGA PAC VIP Reception
Join your colleagues and the AGA PAC Board of Advisors for a reception at one of D.C.’s most iconic venues. We’ll be celebrating physician advocacy over hors d’oeuvres and beverages at a historic restaurant near the White House.
Space is limited and tickets are required to attend.
AGA PAC VIP Reception
Sunday, May 19, 3–5 p.m.
Old Ebbitt Grill
675 15th Street NW, Washington, DC
AGA PAC VIP donors (contributing $250 or more annually) received an invitation – please RSVP to Sarah Heckman by April 25 to secure your complimentary registration.
Not a VIP? You can still join us! Click here to purchase a ticket and reserve your spot at the reception. Tickets are $100 and 100% of your contribution goes to AGA PAC. Your contribution also includes all the donor benefits listed below.
AGA PAC Donor Benefits at DDW
- Receive your AGA PAC donor ribbon at AGA Central (Walter E. Washington Convention Center, L Street Bridge).
- Access the exclusive AGA PAC Donor coffee/light breakfast at AGA Central on Sunday and Monday 9-11 a.m.
- Network with colleagues at the Saturday, May 18, Advocacy Champions Meetup at 3 p.m.
Don’t miss out! Contribute to AGA PAC
Can't make it to the reception? Text DDW24 to 41444 to make a contribution and enjoy access to the other donor benefits.
For questions about your donation or these events, email us.
Contributions to the AGA PAC are not deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions are voluntary, and all AGA members have the right to refuse to contribute without reprisal. Federal law prohibits AGA PAC from accepting contributions from foreign nationals. By law, if your contributions are made using a personal check or credit card, AGA PAC may only use your contribution to support candidate in federal elections. All corporate contributions to AGA PAC will be used for educational and administrative fees of AGA PAC, and other activities permissible under federal law. Federal law requires AGA PAC to use its best eff orts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and employer information for individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.