Corporate Political Contributions and Memberships
Corporate Political Contributions Report
Abbott participates in the political process by contributing to state and
local candidates and political organizations that influence patients' access to
affordable and innovative medicines and the company's long-term success.
Contributions to office holders and candidates are bipartisan and based on
several criteria: policy positions that reflect Abbott's interests;
representation of geographic areas where Abbott employees and facilities are
located; relevant legislative committee assignments; ability to be elected; and
need for financial assistance. Abbott's Government Affairs function reviews and
approves all corporate political contributions to ensure these contributions
are consistent with the company's guidelines and in accordance with applicable
laws.
Below are links to reports of Abbott's corporate contributions to political
candidates, political parties, political committees and organizations operating
under 26 USC Sec. 527 of the Internal Revenue
Code.
Trade Association Memberships
Abbott is a member of trade organizations that engage in lobbying and other
political activity to champion and protect the interests of Abbott, our
industry and most importantly, the patients we serve. Below is a list of these
trade organizations to which Abbott pays dues of $100,000 or more per year.
Memberships in 2008 include:
- Advanced Medical Technology Association
- Animal Health Institute
- Biotechnology Industry Organization
- Business Roundtable
- California Healthcare Institute
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- Healthcare Leadership Council
- Kidney Care Partners
- National Association of Manufacturers
- US Chamber of Commerce
- Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
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