POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT
2017 FIRST HALF
September 2017
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I am pleased to share Celgene’s political contributions report for the first half of 2017, which includes a listing of candidates and political committees supported by the Celgene Corporation Political Action Committee (Celgene PAC) and Celgene Corporation during the period from January 1 through June 30 of 2017.
The Celgene PAC is a volunteer, nonpartisan, employee-run organization that provides opportunities for eligible employees to participate in the American political process. The Celgene PAC supports and contributes to candidates from both political parties who share our commitment to these core principles of access and innovation in health care:
• Expanding access to medicines through a competitive marketplace and a regulatory environment in which innovation can flourish
• Protecting the patient-physician relationship and ensuring patient access to innovative treatments
• Recognizing the important role of biopharmaceutical companies and their employees in the ecosystem of innovation in health care
During the first half of 2017 the Celgene PAC made contributions totaling $50,000 to 49 candidates and $7,000 to four political committees from both political parties at the Federal and State level. Contributions from Celgene Corporation in states where corporate contributions are permitted totaled $5,300 to three candidates and one political committee from both political parties.
I hope you will take a few moments to review this report and see which candidates the Celgene PAC and Celgene Corporation supported in your state.
During the first half of 2017, the Celgene PAC continued its strong track record of support to candidates and committees of both parties that share our commitment to discovering, developing, and delivering therapies for patients. This is a reflection of the continued support of Celgene PAC members throughout the company.
The Celgene PAC Board of Directors, which is comprised of Celgene employees, meets monthly to consider recommendations for PAC support and approve contributions to candidates and political committees. The Celgene PAC Board also reviews and approves political contributions made by Celgene Corporation in states and to entities where contributions with corporate funds are permitted.
It is more important than ever for us to positively and proactively engage elected officials to demonstrate the importance of biomedical innovation and patient access in health care. I am confident that together, we can have a positive impact on the environment for innovation and access on behalf of the patients we serve.
Thank you for your support,
Rich Bagger Chairman, Celgene PAC
A Message from Rich Bagger Chairman, Celgene PAC
Cover photos listed clockwise: Ohio Statehouse, United States Capitol, Iowa State Capitol.
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RICH BAGGER | CHAIRMAN Executive Vice President Corporate Affairs and Market Access
JONATHAN BILLER | TREASURER Senior Vice President Tax and Treasurery
NADIM AHMED President Hematology and Oncology
JOANNE BECK Executive Vice President Pharmaceutical Development and Global Manufacturing
PEGGY BRAND Senior Director State Government Relations
GREG CHESMORE Vice President US Government Relations and Public Policy
AMANDALYNN LOWE Senior Rheumatology Representative
GERALD MASOUDI Executive Vice President General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
GREGORY OAKES Corporate Vice President and General Manager Inflammation and Immunology
CHRIS WOODFORD Executive Hematology Oncology Consultant
Celgene Corporation Political Action Committee Board of Directors
Celgene Ambassadors at the 2017 Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
One of the more challenging barriers to effective patient care is the complex system of coverage and payment for medicines in the U.S. At Celgene, one of our most important goals is helping patients access the medications their doctors have prescribed. The Celgene PAC provides support to those seeking to streamline those systems, and help eliminate barriers to patient access.
– AmandaLynn Lowe, Senior Rheumatology Representative
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First half 2017 political contributions by Celgene PAC & Celgene Corporation
ARIZONA
CALIFORNIA
DELAWARE
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Senator Jeff Flake R U.S. Senate $1,000
Representative Linda Sanchez D U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Representative Eric Swalwell D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Scott Peters D U.S House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Toni Atkins D State Senate $1,500
State Senator Holly Mitchell D State Senate $1,500
State Assembly Member Adrin Nazarian D State Assembly $1,300
Senator Tom Carper D U.S. Senate $1,000
Representative Carlos Curbelo R U.S. House ofRepresentatives $1,000
Representative Peter Roskam R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative John Shimkus R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator William Anderson R State Senate $250
State Senator Jake Chapman R State Senate $250
State Senator Bill Dix R State Senate $750
State Senator Thomas Greene R State Senate $250
State Senator Robert Hogg D State Senate $250
State Senator Liz Mathis D State Senate $250
State Senator Mark Segebart R State Senate $250
State Senator Jack Whitver R State Senate $250
State Representative Joel Fry R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative John Forbes D State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Mary Mascher D State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Tom Moore R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Mark Smith D State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Linda Upmeyer R State House of Representatives $750
State Representative Beth Wessel-Kroeschell D State House of
Representatives $250
Republican Party of Iowa R N/A $1,000
FLORIDA
ILLINOIS
IOWA
FIRST HALF 2017
It’s been an incredible experience to be a part of Celgene’s political programs and to engage on Capitol Hill. Through our work, we can truly make a difference for patients.
– Chris Woodford, Executive HOC and Celgene PAC Board Member
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KENTUCKY
MASSACHUSETTS
NEVADA
NEW JERSEY
NEW YORK
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Representative Brett Guthrie R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Representative Katherine Clark D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Joseph Kennedy D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Senator Dean Heller R U.S. Senate $1,000
Senator Robert Menendez D U.S. Senate $2,500
Representative Rodney Frelinghuysen R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Leonard Lance R U.S. House of Representatives $5,000
Representative Thomas MacArthur R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Donald Norcross D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Christopher Collins R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
North Dakota Senate Republican Caucus R State Senate $1,000
North Dakota House Republican Caucus R State House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Peggy Lehner R State Senate $1,000
State Senator Charleta Tavares D State Senate $750
State Representative Nickie Antonio D State House of Representatives $750
State Representative Terry Johnson R State House of Representatives $750
Senator Ron Wyden D U.S. Senate $1,000
Representative Kurt Schrader D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Charles Dent R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Patrick Meehan R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
State Representative Matthew Baker R State House of Representatives $500
State Representative Kerry Benninghoff R State House of Representatives $500
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WISCONSIN
OTHER
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Representative Michael Burgess R U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Gene Green D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Phil Roe R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Speaker of the House Paul Ryan R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Lieutenant Governor Rebecca Kleefisch R Lieutenant Governor $500
CHC BOLD PAC N/A N/A $2,500
New Democrat Coalition PAC D N/A $2,500
TEXAS
TENNESSEE
Contributions made to candidates or committees in states shown in blue.
There has never been a more important time to be involved in the political process – the future of medical innovation is at stake. And there is no better way to get involved than the Celgene PAC.
– Greg Chesmore, Vice President, Celgene Government Relations and Policy