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Government Affairs
The AAF protects and promotes advertising at all levels of government through grassroots activities. Our nationwide grassroots network of corporate partners and advertising professionals is ready and able to engage with lawmakers on behalf of the advertising industry on tax, privacy, First Amendment, and other issues of concern.
Our Director of Government Affairs is charged with keeping a watchful eye on proposed legislation that affects our industry, ensuring the voice and concerns of our club and our creative community are not just heard but given their proper respect. It's all about keeping an active line of communication with our lawmakers and our community.
Please feel free to reach out with any thoughts or concerns.
Government News & Updates
Government Resources
Yes, we speak for our community, but your voice matters more than anything.
Contacting your representative in city, state or national government makes a real difference.
The list below represents US Senators for Washington and the US Congressional representatives for the immediate Seattle area of District 7. Use the state legislature's District Finder to locate your own district's state and US representatives.
US Legislature
District 7
Sen. Patty Murray - Democrat
154 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
(202) 224-2621
www.murray.senate.gov
Sen. Maria Cantwell - Democrat
511 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
(202) 224-3441
www.cantwell.senate.gov
Rep. Pramila Jayapal - Democrat
319 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-3106
jayapal.house.gov
Washington State Legislature
District 34
Sen. Sharon Nelson - Democrat
316 Legislative Building
PO Box 40434
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786-7667
Rep. Eileen L Cody - Democrat
303 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786-7978
Rep. Joe Fitzgibbon - Democrat
305 John L. O'Brien Building
PO Box 40600
Olympia, WA 98504
(360) 786-7952
Washington’s new digital services tax, SB 5814, is already creating significant challenges for advertising and creative professionals across the state. With the House Finance Committee reviewing its implementation on December 4, now is the time for our community to speak up. Read how to contact lawmakers and share the real impact this bill is having on your work and your business.