The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has announced it is indefinitely pausing all activities and contributions for ArchiPAC, the organization’s political action committee (PAC), following the assault on the U.S. Capitol on January 6. (The AIA also released a statement condemning the violence that took place last week—read it here). Founded 40 years ago, ArchiPAC is “bipartisan and supports candidates from both political parties who value policies supporting the built environment and advocate for solutions to issues architects face in protecting the health, safety, and welfare of people,” according to a statement released by the AIA. In 2019 and 2020, the PAC distributed nearly $300,000 in total political contributions.