The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) develops a legislative agenda and strategies, monitors and reviews bills, and provides recommendations on legislative issues of interest and concern to the architectural profession. In addition, the Committee helps to increase grassroots by mobilizing members and lobbying legislators.
AIA PA leadership meets with Rep. Christina Sappey for Architects Action Day 2023.
Task Forces
The Government Affairs Committee (GAC) relies on the support of its task forces, specializing in key issues impacting the profession, the built environment, and the construction industry.
Meet Our Leadership
Members
Albert Comly
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP, CFPS
VITETTA
Daryn Edwards
AIA
CICADA Architecture
Carl Kanaskie, Jr.
AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
McKissick Associates
Michael Kelly
AIA, ALEP, LEED AP
KCBA Architects
Christopher Linkey
AIA
RLPS Architects
James Mehaffey
AIA
RLPS Architects
Brian Smiley
AIA, CDT, LEED BD+C
HOK
Jeffrey Straub
AIA, ALEP, CPD, LEED FELLOW
Crabtree, Rohrbaugh & Associates
Paul Swartz
AIA
USA Architects
Adam Trott
AIA, NCARB
Roth Marz Partnership
Karen Welsh
AIA
UpStreet Architects
Upcoming Events, Programs & Opportunities
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News & Insights
AIA Pennsylvania and Component delegates hold meet...
February 2025 – Pennsylvania Architect Newsl...
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January 2025 – Special Winter Update
References & Resources
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