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NBA BankPAC, the political action committee of the Nebraska Bankers Association, is an independent, volunteer group whose membership consists of banks, bank directors, officers, administrative personnel, and others interested in the direction of the banking industry. It offers Nebraska bankers a voice in state and national politics through campaign contributions.
NBA BankPAC is divided into two funds, state and federal, and accepts contributions to both. All contributions to NBA BankPAC are dedicated for political campaign support for individual candidates and committees for state legislative and congressional contests. |
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Individuals can donate to NBA BankPAC in several ways, including one-time direct contributions, online auction purchases (at the NBA Annual Convention in May), and mulligan purchases (at the NBA Annual Golf Outing in June).
Corporate contributions to NBA BankPAC are permitted from state-chartered institutions and their holding companies. These can include one-time direct contributions and auction donations. *contributions are not tax deductible |
NBA BankPAC is one component of NBA's three-pronged Government Relations strategy that allows banking advocates to pool resources and create a legislative environment amenable to the banking industry. Learn how it works and why it matters to the industry's future success
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Find helpful resources and more informaton below on how to operate a successful NBA BankPAC campaign in your bank.
The 2025 NBA BankPAC Campaign Kit will be available April 1. Federal Solicitation Authorization Form -online or PDF State BankPAC Corporate/Individual Contribution Form |
What is NBA BankPAC?
NBA BankPAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the NBA. Its purpose is to solicit contributions from individual bankers and banks in Nebraska for both state and national elections. NBA BankPAC is composed of two separate segregated funds: the State BankPAC and the Federal BankPAC.
NBA BankPAC is the bipartisan political action committee of the NBA. Its purpose is to solicit contributions from individual bankers and banks in Nebraska for both state and national elections. NBA BankPAC is composed of two separate segregated funds: the State BankPAC and the Federal BankPAC.
- NBA BankPAC is operated by a committee of bankers who represent each of the Nebraska Bankers Association’s groups. Members of the NBA BankPAC Committee determine which candidates to support by considering the recommendations of individual NBA members and carefully reviewing the following set of criteria.
- The candidate’s experience and positions on banking and business issues.
- The candidate’s voting record, leadership ability, and committee assignments.
- The probability of the candidate’s success.
- Contributions to NBA BankPAC are not deductible for state or federal income tax purposes.
I want to be a Nebraska state senator, how much will it cost?
Generally, a campaign to become a Nebraska state senator cost at least $150,000.
Issues that affect bankers
Federal:
Supported by Nebraska's Congressional Delegation S. 3502/H.R. 7297 (2023-24) would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit credit reporting agencies from selling trigger leads when consumers apply for residential mortgage loans. The issue is that trigger leads result in consumers receiving a high volume of unsolicited and sometimes misleading or fraudulent solicitations. This practice can create confusion and potentially harmful situations for consumers who are already navigating a significant financial decision.
State:
The NBA worked closely with bi-partisan Senators Terrell McKinney (Omaha) and Julie Slama (Dunbar) to pass LB 452 in 2022. This legislation mandated each school district in Nebraska to implement a program requiring at least one five-credit high school course in personal finance or financial literacy prior to graduation. Financially literate individuals can make informed decisions about loans, investments, and other financial products, reducing the risk of fraud and financial exploitation.
Generally, a campaign to become a Nebraska state senator cost at least $150,000.
Issues that affect bankers
Federal:
Supported by Nebraska's Congressional Delegation S. 3502/H.R. 7297 (2023-24) would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to prohibit credit reporting agencies from selling trigger leads when consumers apply for residential mortgage loans. The issue is that trigger leads result in consumers receiving a high volume of unsolicited and sometimes misleading or fraudulent solicitations. This practice can create confusion and potentially harmful situations for consumers who are already navigating a significant financial decision.
State:
The NBA worked closely with bi-partisan Senators Terrell McKinney (Omaha) and Julie Slama (Dunbar) to pass LB 452 in 2022. This legislation mandated each school district in Nebraska to implement a program requiring at least one five-credit high school course in personal finance or financial literacy prior to graduation. Financially literate individuals can make informed decisions about loans, investments, and other financial products, reducing the risk of fraud and financial exploitation.
Disclaimer: All contributions are voluntary. No form of coercion may be used to solicit contributions. A suggested contribution is just that, a suggestion. No employee shall be favored, disadvantaged, or retaliated against based on their contribution or their decision not to contribute.
Funds donated to NBA State BankPAC support candidates for a State office who support the banking industry.
Contributions to the State PAC can be accepted from individuals, state-chartered banks and state-chartered savings banks, as well as the state-chartered holding company of a state or national bank or state or federal savings bank.
Funds donated to NBA State BankPAC support candidates for a State office who support the banking industry.
Contributions to the State PAC can be accepted from individuals, state-chartered banks and state-chartered savings banks, as well as the state-chartered holding company of a state or national bank or state or federal savings bank.