Thank you for supporting the Energy Marketers of America’s (EMA) Marketer Defense Fund (MDF). Unlike EMA’s Small Business Committee PAC (which only accepts personal funds to support federal lawmakers), the MDF can accept corporate funds, which are crucial to supplement EMA’s lobbying efforts and federal lawsuits challenging government regulations.  In 1993, Congress passed a law declaring that any money used for lobbying (i.e. EMA’s Small Business Committee PAC) is not deductible for income tax purposes. Conversely, MDF donations are tax deductible as a business expense but not as charitable giving.

Why Contribute to the MDF?

EPA Emissions Rules: EMA has challenged several EPA final rules that impose stringent emission standards, which significantly impact our industry by mandating electric vehicles (EVs).

June 2024: Tailpipe Emission reductions for heavy-duty vehicles (Phase 3) (2027-2032)
June 2024: Tailpipe Emission reductions for light-duty vehicles (2027–and later)
June 2023: California Waiver for Advanced Heavy Duty Clean Trucks Regulation
April 2023: EMA Joined as Amicus Curiae Challenge to NHTSA Fuel-Economy Standards
April 2022: Reinstatement of California Waiver for Advanced Clean Cars (ACC) I (17 States Plan to follow California)
December 2021: Tailpipe Emissions reductions for light-duty vehicles Rule (2023-2026)

Since the Biden Administration’s EPA and NHTSA have pushed for mandated vehicle electrification, EMA is fighting for a Supreme Court ruling that stops these final rules from taking effect. They raise a “major question” and thus require clear congressional authorization due to their “vast economic and political implications.” California’s standards, if unchallenged, will affect about 40 percent of the automobile market as 17 states have adopted these standards.

Furthermore, MDF funds pay for:

• Support for crucial surveys and data collection
• PAC software support
• Support for local DC charities involving Congress members
• Travel expenses for Marketers who testify at regulatory/legislative hearings (flights, hotel, parking, taxis)
• EMA Membership in key legislative and industry organizations including the Small Business Legislative Council (SBLC), Transportation
• Energy Institute (TEI), National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) and others.

You can contribute either by check or credit card on behalf of your business or as an individual. Every cent goes directly toward the Energy Marketers of America’s legislative, regulatory and legal efforts. Contribution amounts are not limited. One suggestion is to donate at least one dollar for every member of Congress ($535 provides $1 for each congress member; $1,070, $2 for each congress member, etc.). Your contribution to the MDF helps defend your business interests against onerous regulations. Please donate at EMA MDF Donation Link at https://contribute.energymarketersofamerica.org/mdf.