The impact to the profession through the influence of the PTPAC, the political action committee of the American Physical Therapy Association is a direct result from those who support our advocacy efforts through a commitment to PTPAC. We hope you will continue to support APTA's advocacy efforts in the coming years. Thank you.
What PTPAC is Doing for You on Capitol Hill
PTPAC's Strategic Role in the 2023-2024 Election Cycle
Candidate Contributions
The political action committee of the American Physical Therapy Association (PTPAC) disbursed almost $1.1 million in direct contributions to federal candidates, leadership PACs, and national political party committees. Direct contributions made by PTPAC were given to both Democratic/Independent (50%) and Republican candidates (50%) - the most bipartisan major health care PAC in the country. 93% of the candidates that PTPAC supported won on Election Day.
Of the 34 Senate races, PTPAC supported:
- 17 candidates for election (14 won)
- Key Senate Leaders on PT Issues Won - Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN, Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Jim Justice (R-WV), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Roger Wicker (R-MS).
Of the 435 House races, PTPAC supported:
- 177 candidates for election (167 candidates won)
- 11 newly elected Representatives to Congress
APTA Member Participation and Donations
PTPAC raised over $1.4 million during the 2023-2024 election cycle. Personal contributions to PTPAC in the cycle increased by 3.4% compared to 2021-2022 cycle and business contributions decreased by 21%. Business contributions to PTPAC over the 2023-2024 election cycle represent almost 21% of the overall contributions (a 4% decrease from the previous election cycle).
In 2024, 4.0% of APTA members contributed to PTPAC (5.6% PTs, 2.7% PTAs, and 1.14% Students). Overall participation decreased by 0.2% from last year, the average contribution to PTPAC is $172.15. PTPAC Eagle Club participation continues to enhance PTPAC’s efforts on Capitol Hill, with 474 individuals participating.