SIRPAC

• Paul Rotolo, MD, SIRPAC Board Chair
• Parag J. Patel, MD, MS, FSIR, President
• Matthew Johnson, MD, FSIR, Immediate Past President
• Matthew Hawkins, MD, FSIR, Health Policy & Economics Councilor
• Bill Majdalany, MD, FSIR, Government Affairs Committee Chair
• Vacant, Member-at-Large
• Vacant, Member-at-Large
• Jeff Nielsen, Senior Director of Finance - ex officio- Treasurer
• Keith Hume, SIR Executive Director - ex officio
• Judi Buckalew, SIR Director Government Affairs - ex officio

 

 

FAQs about SIRPAC

What is a PAC?

A political action committee (PAC) is an entity dedicated to raising and investing money to elect or defeat political candidates. 

 

What does SIRPAC do?

SIRPAC supports election campaigns for candidates who understand and support SIR interests.

 

How can I support SIRPAC?

Federal law allows an individual U.S. citizen to contribute a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year to a single PAC. Federal law requires political committees to report the name, mailing addresses, occupation and employer name of each individual whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year. Federal law also prohibits corporate and professional corporation checks or payment via corporate credit card. Only personal checks or credit cards are acceptable. Contributions are voluntary and not tax deductible. You may decline to contribute without reprisal. Contributions are not required as a condition of membership in SIR.

Key ways to support SIRPAC include:

• Donating online, or email KGerron@sirweb.org
• Hosting a local fundraiser for SIRPAC-endorsed candidates
• Meeting with members of Congress and/or their staff

 

How does my support of SIRPAC help IR?

Your contribution to SIRPAC will make a difference on Capitol Hill because it will directly support key congressional leaders and candidates with pro-health care and pro-IR agendas. All of your SIRPAC contributions go directly to these candidates.