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The voice of the advertising and marketing industry in Washington, D.C. and all 50 states.

The ANA’s Government Relations department uses its reach and influence to achieve positive legislative and regulatory outcomes on behalf of our members and the advertising industry at large. We inform and advocate for ANA members on the legislative, regulatory, and legal developments that impact their ability to drive growth, and we assist members in complying with laws and regulations impacting their brands. 

Privacy

Patchwork state privacy laws threaten the ad-supported internet. The ANA supports a national standard that protects consumers and simplifies compliance.

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Advertising Taxes

Taxes on advertising impact jobs, raise prices for consumers, and threaten growth. The ANA is the leading industry voice opposing attempts to tax advertising.

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Nonprofit Policy

The ANA’s Washington, D.C. office is monitoring and advocating on issues at the state and federal level that impact advertisers, marketers, and fundraisers.

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Our Services


Federal Legislative Tracking

The ANA tracks legislation impacting the advertising and marketing industry as it makes its way through Congress and provides regular updates to help educate our members.

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State Legislative Monitoring Service

The ANA’s state legislative monitoring service is provided through our partners at Leonine FOCUS and keeps members updated with new and advancing legislation.

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Mark Your Calendars

Join us at the 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference on November 11-13 in Scottsdale, Ariz. to connect with your peers and tap into the latest insights.

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See What You Missed

Watch videos and read recaps from the 2023 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference, which offered the latest on privacy, regulation, litigation, AI, and more.

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Government Relations Committee

Created to guide our response to legislative and regulatory proposals affecting advertising and marketing.

December 12 Government Relations: Election Wrapup
Virtual Meeting (Eastern Time)
May 7 ANA/4A's Capitol Hill Day
Washington
Legal Affairs Committee

Addresses the challenges impacting advertisers and marketers arising from legislation, regulation, and the courts.

February 19 Legal Affairs
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May 28 Legal Affairs
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July 23 Legal Affairs
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Contact the Government Relations team to learn more about ANA's advocacy efforts and how you can get involved with the practice.

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