Free Press Action Fund

Founded in 2002, the Free Press Action Fund (FPAF) is the
only national, member-driven lobbying organization in the United States dedicated exclusively
to reforming telecommunications policy in the public interest. We provide the public with a voice in Washington and local statehouses, and to provide policymakers with a pro-consumer analysis of the issues. Our mission is to promote diverse media ownership, quality journalism,
strong public media and universal access to the Internet. The Action Fund works alongside Free Press, which conducts the broader education, organizing, communications
and research activities related to media policy reform. 

Our strategies:

• Monitor/analyze federal and state policy; identify
  legislative goals and threats.


• Cultivate relationships with members of Congress, the FCC
  and their respective staff.


• Advise Free Press campaign, communications and field
  staff on policy-related issues.


• Build coalitions of political allies.


• Speak at Congressional staff briefings, industry events,
  think-tank conferences, and university symposia.


• Lobby in the public interest on specific legislative
  proposals and FCC procedures.


• Testify before key Congressional committees on specific
  policy proposals.

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