2015 ANNUAL REPORT ONE VOICE UNITED 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Letter from the ADPAC Chairman On behalf of the American Dental Political Action Committee (ADPAC), I am pleased to present the 2015 Annual Report. Letter from the ADPAC Chairman........................2 Raising Money.............................................................3 ADPAC has four main functions: Receipts....................................................3 Disbursements........................................3 $ ADPAC Philosophy of Giving...................................3 Distributing Contributions – Raise Distribute Political Grassroots 2015 ADPAC Disbursements to money contributions education advocacy Incumbents and Candidates....................................4 All these functions are important, but if we are not raising the money, we are not able to carry on other functions. State Dentist Legislator Tracking...........................6 Because of the generous financial support of our members, we’ve been able to help educate and elect thousands of Dentists in Congress..................................................7 candidates across the country who want to make a difference. Thank you! Grassroots Advocacy................................................8 American Dental Association This report tells a great story about the power of our political engagement efforts. The PAC’s role is to support dentistry, Independent Expenditures (IEs)...........................10 protect your business, advance oral health, empower our members and inspire Congress to act. This Annual Report Legislative Accomplishments includes 2015 financial highlights, including receipts, disbursements and participation, 2015 legislative accomplishments and ongoing legislative priorities for dentistry, a full list of candidates supported in 2015, an overview of ADA’s grassroots and Priorities..............................................................10 program and more. ADPAC 2015 Contributors....................................12 ADPAC Leadership Team.......................................20 We’re proud of the role ADPAC plays in advancing dentistry’s engagement with candidates and policymakers. Engagement in the political process is important, and the PAC is only as strong as our membership. If you have any questions or would like additional information about ADPAC or this 2015 Annual Report, please contact Sarah Milligan, ADPAC Director, at [email protected] or 202.789.5171. Thank you for your continued support. ADPAC is our most powerful resource to make a difference, and because of you, we speak with One Voice United in Washington, D.C. Visit Sincerely, ADA.org/ADPAC Dr. Bruce Hutchison to Learn More. ADPAC Chairman Centreville, VA Preserve Dentistry ... Health Care that Works 3 Raising Money $ ADPAC Philosophy of Giving ADPAC considers many factors before contributing to a candidate for U.S. House or U.S. Senate. Because of the generous financial support of more than 23,000 ADPAC members, Among these are committee assignments, accessibility in Washington and in the state/district, we raised $1,635,558 in 2015, allowing the PAC to contribute $1,067,638 to federal leadership positions and interest in oral health and dental issues. No incumbent or candidate is entitled to receive funds. States may always choose not to give to an incumbent. candidates and committees. Though all committees perform important work, only certain committees have jurisdiction over health care, dentistry, taxation, small business and other issues. Below are committees that are key to dentistry. Key House Committees Committee Jurisdiction Range of contribution (per election) Energy and Commerce Health care issues $3,000 - $5,000 Ways and Means Taxation $3,000 - $5,000 Appropriations Programmatic funding $3,000 - $5,000 Education and Workforce Student and labor issues $2,000 - $5,000 Oversight and Government Reform Student issues $2,000 - $5,000 Judiciary Insurance Antitrust $2,000 - $5,000 Secondary House Committees Committee Jurisdiction Range of contribution (per election) Armed Services Military dental health system $2,000 - $2,500 Budget Programmatic spending $1,500 - $2,500 Rules Determines bills for voting $1,500 - $2,500 The above chart represents total ADPAC receipts by year. Years range from 2008 to 2015. Veteran Affairs Veteran health system $1,500 - $2,500 Source: Federal Election Commission Science and Technology Health-related technology $1,500 - $2,500 Small Business Small business issues $1,500 - $2,500 Senate Committees Priority committees for dentistry in the Senate are Finance, Health, Education, Labor, Pensions (HELP) and Appropriations. All Senators are eligible for a maximum contribution to both their primary and general election funds and leadership PACs when they are not up for re-election. No contribution is made without the approval of the Constituent Society. Contribution requests are sent to and must be approved by the constituent society Executive Director, the Member of Congress’ Action Team Leader and the ADPAC Board member representing the state. Contribution Limits Contributor Limit Recipient ADPAC $5,000 per election Candidates ADPAC $5,000 per calendar year Other PACs ADPAC $15,000 per calendar year Party Committees Eligible Individuals $5,000 per calendar year ADPAC Eligible Individuals $5,200 per couple per election Candidates The above chart represents total ADPAC disbursements by year. Years range from 2008 to 2015. Source: Federal Election Commission The Federal Election Commission (FEC) sets limits for PAC and individual giving, varied based on the recipient(s) of the contribution. Dentists must speak with ONE VOICE inUNITED Washington … 4 Distributing Contributions – $ 2015 ADPAC Disbursements to Incumbents and Candidates Note: The 2016 election cycle is the period from November 5, 2014-November 8, 2016. This is an incomplete list for the 2016 cycle. If a member or candidate is not listed, it does not mean ADPAC will not be supportive during the remainder of the 2016 election cycle. Name CD Party Lee, Barbara 13 D Florida Davis, Danny 7 D Louisiana McFadden, Michael S2 R Alabama Lieu, Ted 33 D Bilirakis, Gus 12 R Davis, Rodney 13 R Boustany, Charles 3 R Mills, Stewart 8 R Aderholt, Robert 4 R Lofgren, Zoe 19 D Buchanan, Vern 16 R Kelly, Robin 2 D Cassidy, William S2 R Paulsen, Erik 3 R Byrne, Bradley 1 R Lowenthal, Alan 47 D Deutch, Ted 21 D Kirk, Mark S2 R Fleming, John 4 R Peterson, Collin 7 D Roby, Martha 2 R Matsui, Doris 6 D Graham, Gwen 2 D Lahood, Darin 18 R Graves, Garrett 6 R Rogers, Michael 3 R McCarthy, Kevin 23 R Jolly, David 13 R Roskam, Peter 6 R Scalise, Steve 1 R Mississippi Sessions, Jeff S2 R Napolitano, Grace 32 D Miller, Jeff 1 R Rush, Bobby 1 D Vitter, David S1 R Cochran, Thad S1 R Sewell, Terri 7 D Nunes, Devin 22 R Murphy, Patrick 18 D Harper, Gregg 3 R Peters, Scott 52 D Posey, Bill 8 R Indiana Maine Kelly, Trent 1 R Alaska Roybal-Allard, Lucille 40 R Ross, Dennis 15 R Brooks, Susan 5 R Collins, Susan S1 R Wicker, Roger S2 R Murkowski, Lisa S1 R Sanchez, Linda 38 D Soto, Darren 9 D Bucshon, Larry 8 R Poliquin, Bruce 2 R Sullivan, Dan S2 R Swalwell, Eric 15 D Wasserman Schultz, Debbie 23 D Carson, Andre 7 D Missouri Young, Donald AL R Thompson, Mike 5 D Wilson, Fredrica 24 D Coats, Dan S1 R Maryland Blunt, Roy S2 R Torres, Norma 35 D Messer, Luke 6 R Harris, Andy 1 R Graves, Samuel 6 R Arizona Valadao, David 21 R Georgia Rokita, Todd 4 R Hoyer, Steny 5 D Smith, Jason 8 R Gallego, Rueban 7 D Vargas, Juan 51 D Carter, Buddy 1 R Stutzman, Marlin 3 R Wagner, Ann 2 R Gosar, Paul 4 R Walters, Mimi 45 R Ferguson, Drew 3 R Visclosky, Peter 1 D Massachusetts McSally, Martha 2 R Graves, Tom 14 R Walorski, Jackie 2 R Clark, Katherine 5 D Nebraska Sinema, Krysten 9 D Colorado Hice, Jody 10 R Young, Todd 9 R Kennedy, Joe 4 D Bacon, Don 2 R Coffman, Mike 6 R Isakson, Johnny S1 R McGovern, Jim 2 D Fortenberry, Jeffrey 1 R Arkansas DeGette, Diana 1 D Lewis, John 5 D Iowa Neal, Richard 1 D Smith, Adrian 3 R Boozman, John S1 R Gardner, Cory S2 R Loudermilk, Barry 11 R Loebsack, David 2 D Tsongas, Niki 3 D Hill, French 2 R Lamborn, Doug 5 R Price, Thomas 6 R Young, David 3 R Nevada Perlmutter, Edwin 7 D Scott, Austin 8 R Michigan Hardy, Cresent 4 R California Polis, Jared 2 D Woodall, Rob 7 R Kansas Bishop, Mike 8 R Heck, Joseph 3 R Achadjian, Katcho 24 R Tipton, Scott 3 R Jenkins, Lynn 2 R Dingell, Debbie 12 D (running for Senate) Aguilar, Pete 31 D Hawaii Moran, Jerry S2 R Kildee, Dan 5 D Roberson, Michael 3 R Bass, Karen 37 D Connecticut Hirono, Mazie S2 D Yoder, Kevin 3 R Moolenaar, John 4 R Calvert, Ken 42 R Courtney, Joseph 2 D Takai, Mark 1 D Trott, David 11 R New Hampshire Cardenas, Tony 29 D DeLauro, Rosa 3 D Kentucky Upton, Frederick 6 R Ayotte, Kelly S2 R Davis, Susan 53 D Etsy, Elizabeth 5 D Idaho Barr, Andy 6 R Walberg, Tim 7 R Guinta, Frank 1 R Hall, Isadore 44 D Larson, John 1 D Crapo, Mike S1 R Guthrie, Brett 2 R Kuster, Ann 2 D Harris, Kamala S2 D Murphy, Chris S2 D Simpson, Michael 2 R McConnell, Mitch S1 R Minnesota Honda, Mike 17 D Rogers, Harold 5 R Emmer, Thomas 6 R New Jersey Huffman, Jared 2 D Delaware Illinois Kline, John 2 R Coleman, Bonnie Watson 12 D Issa, Darrell 49 R Carney, John AL D Bost, Mike 12 R McCollum, Betty 4 D Donald Norcross 1 D Frelinghuysen, Rodney 11 R Price, David 4 D Whitehouse, Sheldon S2 D Utah 5 Lance, Leonard 7 R Rouzer, David 7 R Hatch, Orrin S1 R LoBiondo, Frank 2 R Tillis, Thom S2 R South Carolina Stewart, Chris 2 R MacArthur, Tom 3 R Clyburn, James 6 D Pallone, Frank 6 D North Dakota Duncan, Jeff