2010 Political Contributions Report
Every country has different laws about taking part in the political process. Baxter respects local political customs and obeys all laws. The company’s Code of Conduct, which sets forth the core principles that govern Baxter’s business practices, contains a section on Public Affairs and Political Activities, including rules governing participation in the political process, who to contact with questions and other information in this area.
The Public Policy Committee of Baxter's Board of Directors oversees Baxter's government affairs activities. The Committee reviews Baxter's political contributions, positions on pending legislative and other initiatives, and political advocacy.
This page provides information about contributions made in the United States by Baxter on a corporate level as well as through Baxter's Political Action Committee, BAXPAC. It also includes information about Baxter's membership in trade and industry groups.
Corporate Contributions
In the United States, Baxter contributed $21,300 to state candidates in 2010. U.S. law does not allow companies to make contributions to federal candidates. As discussed below, contributions to federal candidates may be made by BAXPAC. Baxter strives to make contributions to candidates who champion and protect the legislative interests of Baxter, its employees and patients.
| Baxter’s Corporate Contributions to U.S. State Candidates, 2010 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Member | District | Party | Amount |
| Arkansas | |||
| Beebe, Mike | Gov. | D | $2,000 |
| Bookout, Paul | S-14 | D | $500 |
| Moore, Robert | H-12 | D | $500 |
| Florida | |||
| Altman, Thad | S-24 | R | $500 |
| Cannon, Dean | H-35 | R | $500 |
| Dorwoth, Chris | H-34 | R | $500 |
| Grimsley, Denise | H-77 | R | $500 |
| Negron, Joe | S-28 | R | $500 |
| Procter, William | H-20 | R | $500 |
| Thrasher, John | S-8 | R | $500 |
| Weatherford, Will | H-61 | R | $500 |
| Georgia | |||
| Byrd, Charlice | H-20 | R | $500 |
| Channel, Mickey | H-116 | R | $500 |
| Cooper, Sharon | H-41 | R | $500 |
| Unterman, Rene | S-45 | R | $500 |
| Illinois | |||
| Althoff, Pamela | S-32 | R | $250 |
| Duffy, Dan | S-26 | R | $500 |
| Feigenholtz, Sara | H-12 | D | $250 |
| Link, Terry | S-30 | D | $500 |
| Madigan, Michael J. | H-22 | D | $1,000 |
| Mathias, Sidney | H-53 | R | $250 |
| Mendoza, Susana | H-1 | D | $500 |
| Mulligan, Rosemary | H-65 | R | $250 |
| Osmond, JoAnn | H-61 | R | $500 |
| Pritchard. Robert | H-70 | R | $300 |
| Radogno, Christine | S-41 | D | $1,000 |
| Risinger, Dale | S-37 | R | $250 |
| Sullivan, Eddie | H-51 | R | $500 |
| Trotter, Donne E. | S-17 | D | $500 |
| Washington, Eddie | H-60 | D | $500 |
| Winters. Dave | H-68 | R | $250 |
| Mississippi | |||
| Bryan, Hob | S-7 | D | $500 |
| Coleman, Linda | H-29 | D | $500 |
| Holland, Steve | H-16 | D | $500 |
| Norquist, Dave | H-28 | D | $500 |
| Simmons, Willie | S-16 | D | $500 |
| Watson, Percy | H-103 | D | $500 |
| Washington | |||
| Brandland, Dale | S-42 | R | $500 |
| Cody, Eileen | H-34 | D | $500 |
| Ericksen, Doug | H-42 | R | $500 |
| Linville, Kelli | H-41 | D | $500 |
| Total | $21,300 | ||
Baxter's Corporate Contributions to 501(C)(4) and 527 Organizations, 2010
Membership in 501(c)(4) and 527 organizations is another avenue through which the GAPP team engages to advance the company's interests and those of its patients.
Through its GAPP team, Baxter contributed $32,500* to Third Way, a 501(c)(4) organization, in 2010.
Through its GAPP team, Baxter contributed $50,000 to the following 527 organizations during 2010.
| Democratic Governors Association | $25,000 |
| Republican Governors Association | $25,000 |
| Total* | $50,000 |
|---|
| * | Only includes groups for which GAPP pays the annual dues. |
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Baxter Political Action Committee
Eligible U.S. employees can make voluntary individual contributions to Baxter's Political Action Committee, BAXPAC, to support U.S. congressional and state candidates. BAXPAC strives to contribute to candidates who champion and protect the legislative interests of Baxter, its employees and its patients. BAXPAC is overseen by the BAXPAC Chairman, Vice Chair, and Treasurer/Secretary, as well as its Contribution Advisory Board. All BAXPAC officers and members of the Contribution Advisory Board are Baxter employees. BAXPAC operates in accordance with all relevant federal and state laws. More information about BAXPAC is available on the website of the Federal Election Commission at www.fec.gov. BAXPAC made $128,000 in contributions in 2010.
| BAXPAC Contributions to U.S. Federal and State Candidates, 2010 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | Federal House | Federal Senate | State Candidate | District | Party | Amount |
| Arkansas | ||||||
| Lincoln, Blanche | X | n/a | D | $1,000 | ||
| California | ||||||
| Campbell, John | X | 48 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Matsui, Doris | X | 5 | D | $1,000 | ||
| McCarthy, Kevin | X | 22 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Schiff, Adam | X | 29 | D | $2,000 | ||
| Colorado | ||||||
| DeGette, Diana | X | 1 | D | $2,000 | ||
| Iowa | ||||||
| Grassley, Chuck | X | n/a | R | $1,000 | ||
| Illinois | ||||||
| Dold, Robert | X | 10 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Kirk, Mark | X | n/a | R | $5,000 | ||
| Roskam, Peter | X | 6 | R | $2,000 | ||
| Shimkus, John | X | 19 | R | $6,000 | ||
| Indiana | ||||||
| Hill, Baron | X | 9 | D | $1,000 | ||
| Maryland | ||||||
| Hoyer, Steny | X | 5 | D | $2,500 | ||
| Michigan | ||||||
| Camp, Dave | X | 4 | R | $3,000 | ||
| Dingell, John | X | 15 | D | $1,000 | ||
| Rogers, Mike | X | 8 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Upton, Fred | X | 6 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Mississippi | ||||||
| Wicker, Roger | X | n/a | R | $1,000 | ||
| North Carolina | ||||||
| Burr, Richard | X | n/a | R | $1,000 | ||
| Myrick, Sue | X | 9 | R | $500 | ||
| North Dakota | ||||||
| Conrad, Kent | X | n/a | D | $1,000 | ||
| Pomeroy, Earl | X | 1 | D | $1,000 | ||
| New Jersey | ||||||
| Adler, John | X | 3 | D | $1,000 | ||
| Pallone, Frank | X | 6 | D | $2,000 | ||
| Pascrell, William | X | 8 | D | $1,000 | ||
| New York | ||||||
| Lee, Christopher | X | 26 | R | $2,000 | ||
| Ohio | ||||||
| Boehner, John | X | 8 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Pennsylvania | ||||||
| Corman, Jacob | X | 34 | R | $500 | ||
| Dermody, Frank | X | 33 | D | $500 | ||
| Eachus, Todd | X | 116 | D | $500 | ||
| Pileggi, Dominic | X | 9 | R | $500 | ||
| Scarnati, Joseph | X | 25 | R | $500 | ||
| Tennessee | ||||||
| Alexander, Lamar | X | n/a | R | $1,000 | ||
| Texas | ||||||
| Brady, Kevin | X | 8 | R | $1,000 | ||
| Burgess, Michael | X | 26 | R | $2,000 | ||
| Utah | ||||||
| Hatch, Orrin | X | n/a | R | $2,000 | ||
| Virginia | ||||||
| Cantor, Eric | X | 7 | R | $5,000 | ||
| Wisconsin | ||||||
| Kind, Ron | X | 3 | D | $2,000 | ||
| Washington | ||||||
| Larsen, Rick | X | 2 | D | $1,000 | ||
| Total | $123,900 | |||||
| Other BAXPAC Contributions, 2010 | |
|---|---|
| Payee | Amount |
| Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee | $20,000 |
| Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee | $5,000 |
| Long Leaf Pine PAC | $1,000 |
| Tenn PAC | $1,000 |
| Trust PAC | $1,000 |
| John S. Fund | $2,000 |
| New Democratic Coalition PAC | $5,000 |
| Common Values PAC | $1,500 |
| NEW PAC | $1,000 |
| National Republican Senatorial Committee | $30,000 |
| Total | $67,500 |
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Lobbying Expenses
In 2010, Baxter spent approximately $3,431,000 on federal lobbying-related activities in the United States, to promote policies that support the company's objectives. This amount includes the salaries and overhead expenses of Baxter employees dedicated to this area, the value of time and related expenses of internal partners (such as corporate counsel), payments to external consultants and external lobbyists, and trade association dues used for lobbying. Baxter adheres to all federal, state and local laws to ensure compliance in this area. Outside the United States, Baxter complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Certain Memberships
Baxter maintains memberships in numerous industry and trade groups including organizations that engage in lobbying activity. The table below includes the amount that Baxter has been notified has been spent on political activity during 2010 by any organization to which to the best of its knowledge Baxter paid more than $50,000 in dues or otherwise during the year. Baxter believes that membership in these organizations is generally consistent with the company's interests as well as those of its shareholders, customers and patients. Even when Baxter does not share all of the views of one of these organizations, it believes that membership is worthwhile because such organizations encourage dialogue on important policy issues and help to move the industry to a consensus on such issues.
| Political Expenditures by Certain U.S.-based Trade Associations, 2010* | |
|---|---|
| AdvaMed | $15,600 |
| Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) | $138,700 |
| California Healthcare Institute | $6,250 |
| Healthcare Leadership Council | $54,000 |
| Kidney Care Partners | $69,000 |
| National Hemophilia Foundation | $5,000 |
| Plasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA) | $2,812 |
| * | Only includes groups of which GAPP is aware. These dues are paid by Baxter’s businesses and not by GAPP. |
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View Baxter's 2009 Political Contributions Report and 2008 Political Contributions Report.
