POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS REPORT
2018 SECOND HALF
March 2019
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I am pleased to share Celgene’s political contributions report for the second half of 2018, 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 July 1 through December 31 of 2018.
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 second half of 2018 the Celgene PAC made contributions totaling $111,200 to 62 candidates and $1,500 to two political committees from both political parties at the federal and state level. Contributions from Celgene Corporation in states where corporate contributions are permitted totaled $15,000 to 23 candidates 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 second half of 2018, 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 Executive Vice President and General Counsel
NADIM AHMED President Hematology and Oncology
JOANNE BECK Executive Vice President Global Pharmaceutical Development and Operations
PEGGY BRAND Senior Director State Government Relations
GREG CHESMORE Vice President US Government Relations and Policy
PATRICK GLIHA Senior Director State Government Relations
JENNIFER JORGENSON Senior Hematology Oncology Consultant
JENNIFER SHEWMAKE District Sales Manager Inflammation & Immunology
GREGORY OAKES Corporate Vice President General Manager US Inflammation and Immunology
MICHELE SHARR-MCMAHON Director Oncology Clinical Program Lead CAR T
ALANNA TEMME Executive Director Federal Government Relations
WINSELOW TUCKER Corporate Vice President US General Manager Hematology and Oncology
Celgene Corporation Political Action Committee Board of Directors
Celgene Ambassadors at the 2018 Legislative Summit in Washington, D.C.
Individual voices are important. Our collective voice is even more powerful. This is why it’s a privilege to serve on Celgene’s PAC Board of Directors; helping the Hematology/Oncology franchise grow our PAC and our voice. As constituents and advocates, it’s a historically critical time to stand up and be counted. Our collective voice must loudly resonate with policy makers to protect medical innovation and good health care policy on behalf of the patients we serve.
– Jennifer Jorgenson Senior Hematology Oncology Consultant
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Second Half 2018 Political Contributions by Celgene PAC & Celgene Corporation
ARIZONA
COLORADO
DELAWARE
CALIFORNIA
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Senator Krysten Sinema D U.S. Senate $2,500
Representative Ruben Gallego D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Anna Eschoo D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Doris Matsui D U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Representative Kevin McCarthy R U.S House of Representatives $5,000
Representative Scott Peters D U.S. House of Representatives $1,500
Representative Raul Ruiz D U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Representative Jackie Speier D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Eric Swalwell D U.S. House of Representatives $3,000
Representative Mimi Walters R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Toni Atkins D State Senate $1,000
State Senator Pat Bates R State Senate $1,000
State Senator Jerry Hill D State Senate $1,000
State Senator Janet Nguyen R State Senate $1,000
State Senator Richard Pan D State Senate $1,000
State Assembly Member Brian Dahle R State Assembly $1,000
State Assembly Member Chad Mayes R State Assembly $1,000
Senator Cory Gardner R U.S. Senate $4,000
Senator Tom Carper D U.S. Senate $4,700
Representative Carlos Curbelo R U.S. House ofRepresentatives $1,000
Representative Greg Steube R U.S. House ofRepresentatives $1,000
FLORIDA
SECOND HALF 2018
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MASSACHUSETTS
LOUISIANA
MICHIGAN
MARYLAND
MINNESOTA
MISSOURI
MISSISSIPPI
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Representative Buddy Carter R U.S. House ofRepresentatives $2,500
Representative John Shimkus R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Senator Joe Donnelly D U.S. Senate $4,500
Representative Larry Buschon R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Senator Mitch McConnell R U.S. Senate $5,000
Representative Brett Guthrie R U.S. House of Representatives $2,500
Senator Bill Cassidy R U.S. Senate $2,500
Representative Steny Hoyer D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Katherine Clark D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Joe Kennedy D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Seth Moulton D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Richie Neal D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Debbie Dingell D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Erik Paulsen R U.S. House of Representatives $5,000
Senator Roy Blunt R U.S. Senate $5,000
State Senator Brice Wiggins R State Senate $250
State Representative Charles Busby R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Scott Delano R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Philip Gunn R State House of Representatives $250
INDIANA
KENTUCKY
ILLINOIS
SECOND HALF 2018
GEORGIA
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CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto D U.S. Senate $2,500
Representative Josh Gottheimer D U.S House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Leonard Lance R U.S House of Representatives $2,500
Representative Tom MacArthur R U.S House of Representatives $2,000
Representative Donald Payne Jr. D U.S House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Jeff Van Drew D U.S House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Gay Kernan R State Senate $500
State Senator Mary Kay Papen D State Senate $500
State Senator John Arthur Smith D State Senate $500
State Representative Brian Egolf D State House of Representatives $500
State Representative Patricia Lundstrom D State House of Representatives $500
State Representative Liz Thomson D State House of Representatives $500
Representative Brian Higgins D U.S House of Representatives $1,000
Senator Richard Burr R U.S. Senate $2,500
NEW YORK
NORTH CAROLINA
NEW MEXICO
SECOND HALF 2018
I am honored to be a member of Celgene’s PAC Board representing the Hematology/Oncology franchise. I am proud that my voice will be one of many who will support legislation that ensures that patients have access to innovative, life-saving medicines for their unmet medical needs. We are committed to these patients, first and foremost.
– Michele Sharr-McMahon Director Oncology Clinical Program Lead CAR T
NEVADA
NEW JERSEY
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CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
Representative Kelly Armstrong R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Representative Anthony Gonzalez R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Kim David R State Senate $500
State Senator Dave Rader R State Senate $500
State Senator Greg Treat R State Senate $500
State Representative Jon Echols R State House of Representatives $500
State Representative Cyndi Munson D State House of Representatives $500
Representative Kurt Schrader D U.S. House of Representatives $2,000
Governor Tom Wolf D Governor $2,000
Senator Bob Casey D U.S. Senate $2,000
Representative Madeleine Dean D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
Senator Marsha Blackburn R U.S. Senate $2,500
State Senator Beckey Massey R State Senate $500
State Senator Shane Reeves R State Senate $500
State Representative Raumesh Akbari D State House of Representatives $500
State Representative Glen Casada R State House of Representatives $500
State Representative William Lamberth R State House of Representatives $500
Representative Lance Gooden R U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
State Senator Dawn Buckingham R State Senate $250
State Senator Kelly Hancock R State Senate $250
State Senator Charles Schwertner R State Senate $250
State Representative Greg Bonnen R State House of Representatives $250
TEXAS
SECOND HALF 2018
OREGON
PENNSYLVANIA
TENNESSEE
OKLAHOMA
NORTH DAKOTA
OHIO
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Contributions made to candidates or committees in states shown in blue.
WASHINGTON
WISCONSIN
VIRGINIA
TEXAS CONT’D
CANDIDATE PARTY OFFICE SOUGHT PAC CORPORATE
State Representative Four Price R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative Tom Oliverson R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative JD Sheffield R State House of Representatives $250
State Representative John Zerwas R State House of Representatives $250
Governor Ralph Northam D Governor $1,500
Senator Tim Kaine D U.S. Senate $2,000
Senator Mark Warner D U.S. Senate $5,000
Representative Derek Kilmer D U.S. House of Representatives $1,000
State Representative John Nygren R State Assembly $1,000
Wisconsin State Senate Democratic Committee D State Senate $1,000
Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee D State Assembly $500
Celgene employees are committed to always putting patients first. Participating in the PAC aligns with our patient-centric pledge because the Celgene PAC is committed to improving the U.S. healthcare system by supporting legislators who believe that patients should always have access to the right medications at the right time.
– Jennifer Shewmake District Sales Manager Inflammation & Immunology
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