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At Johnson & Johnson, we believe that it is important to encourage the development of sound public policy, worldwide. With good policy, we can better serve doctors, nurses and patients, our employees and our communities around the globe.
One aspect of advancing sound public policy is supporting those women and men who serve the public by seeking elected office. We do not expect candidates who receive contributions from our employee political action committee or our Corporation to agree at all times with our positions on policy issues. Rather, we seek to support candidates who recognize the importance of medical innovation in improving lives, while also recognizing that a fair, free market system provides the best atmosphere for continued innovation. When selecting candidates for funding, priority is given to candidates' views on issues that concern the businesses of Johnson & Johnson and also the impact of candidates' views on the employees or facilities in a candidates' state or district.
While U.S. Federal law prohibits corporations from making political contributions to Federal candidates, companies can establish political action committees that are funded solely through voluntary employee contributions. Since 1972, Johnson & Johnson has provided limited administrative support to our U.S. employee political action committee, the Johnson & Johnson Political Action Committee (JJPAC).
JJPAC offers eligible U.S. employees a direct means to voluntarily participate in shaping sound public policy and voicing views on issues related to our businesses. The JJPAC operates in accordance with all relevant state and Federal laws. Information about JJPAC is available on the website of the U.S. Federal Election Commission at www.fec.gov.
In certain states where it is permitted, Johnson & Johnson makes corporate contributions to support state election campaigns, state party committees, and state ballot measures. Johnson & Johnson operates in accordance with all relevant laws. Johnson & Johnson does not make direct independent political expenditures.
All political expenditures to candidates are made based on the interests of Johnson & Johnson Companies, as well as the patients and customers those businesses serve. In order to receive political funding candidates must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Have a voting record or philosophy that is aligned with the interests of Johnson & Johnson Companies and/or the patients and customers that we serve
- Represent a district where there is a Johnson & Johnson facility
- Be a member of a standing committee relevant to the interests of Johnson & Johnson Companies and/or the patients and customers that we serve
- Have an expressed need for financial support
In the interest of transparency for our shareholders and other stakeholders, we make available lists of all PAC and corporate political and ballot measure contributions. This list is updated annually and archived on this website. Beginning in 2012, all political contributions will be posted semi-annually.
An advisory committee comprised of employees who are JJPAC participants and who represent U.S. domestic operating companies assists the Company's Government Affairs and Policy department in selecting candidates, committees, and state ballot measures to support. Senior Management approves all PAC and corporate political contributions. As part of its oversight role in government affairs and policy, the Public Policy Advisory Committee of the Johnson & Johnson Board of Directors also receives an annual report of the Company's political contribution policies and practices. The company's PAC and corporate political spending is audited biennially. Finally, Johnson & Johnson has a code of conduct that prohibits employees from using corporate funds or assets for political purposes unless approved by the appropriate Company Group Chairman.
Questions about contributions should be directed to: Treasurer, Johnson & Johnson Political Action Committee, One Johnson & Johnson Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08933.
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