Candidates are recommended for support by ACR/ARP members and our advocacy staff. We consider many factors for candidate contributions (e.g., voting record, committee assignments, leadership, number of members in district, etc.) and make funding recommendations based on available
resources. The RheumPAC committee reviews these recommendations and has final approval of the list of supported candidates. RheumPAC is bipartisan and determines candidates' eligibility for support based on their past support for policies that directly impact rheumatology or their ability to further our goals in their position in Congress. All U.S. ACR and ARP members are welcome to suggest candidates for support.
To recommend a federal candidate for RheumPAC support, please contact rheumpac@rheumatology.org.