About ALEC
Who We Are
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) is the nation’s largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators dedicated to the principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism. Comprised of state legislators and stakeholders from the private sector, ALEC members represent more than 60 million Americans and provide jobs to more than 30 million people in the United States.
ALEC is classified as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is the largest nonpartisan, voluntary membership organization of state legislators in the United States.
Our Impact
Representing 60+ million Americans
ALEC brings together almost a quarter of America’s state lawmakers, creating one of the most influential policy networks in the country.
Nearly 1 in 4 State Legislators Nationwide
Through its legislative membership, ALEC ideas and discussions impact communities representing more than 60 million people across the United States.
Supporting 30+ million American Jobs
ALEC members include employers and stakeholders who provide jobs to over 30 million Americans, connecting policy solutions to real economic opportunity.
Founded on the Principles of Limited Government, Free Markets, and Federalism
1973 — ALEC Founded
Since 1973, ALEC has brought together state legislators and private-sector leaders to develop model policies that promote free markets, limited government, and federalism. What began as a small network of like-minded lawmakers has grown into one of the country’s most effective forums for state policy innovation.
Representing Nearly 1 in 4 State Legislators
Today, ALEC members represent nearly a quarter of the country’s state legislators, working together across all fifty states to advance solutions that expand opportunity and prosperity for all Americans.
Building a Legacy of Collaborative Policymaking
Through task forces, model policy development, and events that bring the network together each year, ALEC continues to build on this legacy of collaborative, state-based policymaking.