Information for Candidates
Candidate PAC Support
PT-PAC supports friends of physical therapy running for the United States Congress by providing contributions/disbursements to their campaign, political or leadership committees to obtain or remain in elected office. The criteria for contributions/disbursements include, but are not limited to, the following:- The candidate's support, position, and/or voting record on quality health care issues, including the role, recognition, representation, and reimbursement of physical therapists; to include federal, state and local legislation, regulation, and policy actions.
- The candidate's relationship to an APTA member and/or APTA component, including APTA's grassroots/Key Contact Program.
- Formal recommendation by an APTA member and/or component.
- The candidate's leadership position, committee assignment, and incumbency, including his/her likelihood to hold a position in the future.
- The candidate's opponent, his/her record on these criteria, and the nature and strength of this opposition.
- The candidate's likelihood for success/election to federal office.
- The candidate's party affiliation (majority/minority).
- Bipartisan support of the major political parties.
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