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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Connect with the ANA Community
Mark Your Calendars
Join us at the 2025 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference on November 3-5 in Chicago, Ill. to connect with your peers and tap into the latest insights.
See What You Missed
Watch videos and read recaps from the 2024 ANA Masters of Advertising Law Conference, which offered the latest on privacy, regulation, litigation, AI, and more.
National Industry Conferences
| January 1 |
2026 Conference Annual Pass Various |
| February 11 |
2026 ANA/AEF Future of Marketing Leadership Conference New Haven |
Legal Webinar Series
There are currently no scheduled webinars for this series.
Government Relations Committee
Created to guide our response to legislative and regulatory proposals affecting advertising and marketing.
| May 13 |
Advertising Day on the Hill (for all ANA and 4As Members) Washington |
Legal Affairs Committee
Addresses the challenges impacting advertisers and marketers arising from legislation, regulation, and the courts.
| February 25 |
Legal Affairs Virtual Meeting |
| April 29 |
Legal Affairs Virtual Meeting |
| July 22 |
Legal Affairs Virtual Meeting |
Take the Next Step
Contact the Government Relations team to learn more about ANA's advocacy efforts and how you can get involved with the practice.