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A strong, united voice for surgery is essential to effective advocacy. That's why the American College of Surgeons Professional Association (·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA) political action committee, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA-SurgeonsPAC, promotes access to the highest-quality surgical resources for patients and surgeons every day. The ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA-SurgeonsPAC is governed by an appointed Board of Directors including Fellows, Young Fellows, Associate Fellows, and Residents representing numerous specialties.

Since 2002, SurgeonsPAC has been committed to:

• Educating and partnering with federal policymakers who share our goal of protecting patient access to high-quality surgical care.
• Supporting congressional candidates—particularly fellow health care professionals—who can best educate and engage their colleagues about important surgical advocacy priorities.
• Upholding the highest ethical and nonpartisan standards in contributing to individuals who support excellence in surgical care, and exhibit professionalism when advocating on behalf of surgery.

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About ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA

In 2001, ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøapp leadership voted unanimously to establish the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA, a 501c(6) affiliated corporation offering a broader range of activities and services benefiting surgeons and patients, including an expanded legislative advocacy program featuring a political action committee. The formation of the 501c(6) ensures that the College can maintain the standard-setting education and credentialing efforts that remain at the core of its mission while leveraging important advocacy and health policy priorities. For more information about ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA programs, visit Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý.

A Note About Membership Dues

Annual dues dollars are not used to fund or support the College’s political activities. All political efforts are financed through voluntary, personal contributions from ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA members made directly to the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA-SurgeonsPAC. A small portion of dues receipts, typically 3 to 5 percent, are retained by the ·¬ÇÑÉçÇøappPA to finance the legislative advocacy program, and as a result, are not deductible from federal income taxes as a business expense. Additional information is listed on the annual dues statement.