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FAQs

What is STS-PAC?

STS-PAC stands for The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Political Action Committee. PACs are formed by groups in order to advance the outcome of a political issue or election. STS-PAC was formed in 1997. Since then, it has raised millions of dollars from politically active cardiothoracic surgeons who want their voices heard in Congress.
Public policy is driven by who gets elected, who is most effective in Washington, and who has the most political visibility. The Society’s primary mechanism for influencing the policymaking process is STS-PAC. STS-PAC contributions help to ensure that cardiothoracic surgery has a strong voice in Washington and across the country.

Why does STS have a PAC?

The Federal Election Campaign Act prohibits campaign donations directly from corporations, labor organizations, and other groups, including STS. Instead, organizations may establish separate bank accounts to collect voluntary donations and distribute that money to campaign coffers. When people contribute to PACs, their political voices are heard in full force with like-minded citizens.
Thousands of PACs have been organized, but STS-PAC is the only one that represents cardiothoracic surgery. STS-PAC disburses money in a nonpartisan manner to candidates in federal elections. Because of ethics laws that limit access to members of Congress, STS-PAC is one of the best ways to forge relationships with elected officials and convey the Society’s priorities in a fair and open manner. All contributions are public record.

What has STS-PAC done for me?

Who governs STS-PAC?

How is my contribution used?

Contributions to STS-PAC are voluntary and not tax deductible for federal income tax purposes. You have the right to decline to contribute without any reprisal against your STS membership. Your contribution must be made using a credit card, check or money order, and must be drawn on a personal account to be used to support federal candidates. You must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully admitted permanent U.S. resident to contribute. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation and name of employer of each individual whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Federal law prohibits STS and STS-PAC from soliciting contributions from persons outside STS’s restricted class. STS’s restricted class includes individuals who are dues paying members or non-dues paying members with voting rights, and who are U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted permanent U.S. residents.

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