STS-PAC Advocates for You in This Critical Election Year
As several key physician members of Congress, including cardiothoracic surgeon Rep. Larry Bucshon, MD (R-IN), retire, the influence of STS over Congressional activity is changing. With healthcare facing increasing scrutiny in Washington, the need for strong advocates has never been greater. Through STS-PAC, our political action committee, we are supporting champions of cardiothoracic surgery in battleground districts and helping to elect new physician members of Congress who truly understand the challenges facing our specialty.
As of now, 19 physician members are serving in Congress; five of them are not seeking re-election. Reps. Yadira Caraveo, MD (D-CO), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, MD (R-IA), and Kim Schrier, MD (D-WA), are facing competitive races. These members have strongly supported STS’s priorities, making their continued presence essential. STS-PAC also is investing in five non-incumbent physician candidates to ensure that healthcare professionals are well-represented and can advocate for reforms that benefit surgeons and patients alike.
During this election cycle, STS-PAC has supported more than 100 members of Congress, including physicians and other key lawmakers who prioritize healthcare policies that impact our specialty. These relationships are crucial for advancing STS’s advocacy agenda. By making strategic investments, STS-PAC ensures that cardiothoracic surgeons have strong advocates in Congress who understand and champion our specialty’s needs.
Invest in your profession by contributing to STS-PAC at STS.org/PAC.
Election Year Engagement: Check Your Voter Registration
2024 is an election year and it is essential to keep your voter registration up to date. With healthcare policy in the spotlight, your vote can significantly impact the future of cardiothoracic surgery and patient care. Check your registration status and make your voice heard.
Register for the 2025 STS Advocacy Conference
The 2025 STS Advocacy Conference, scheduled for March 3-4 in Washington, DC, offers a prime opportunity for cardiothoracic surgeons to engage with the newly elected Congress and administration. Attendees can meet with lawmakers and their staff to advocate for healthcare policies that will shape the future. It’s an ideal time to build new relationships, ensure our specialty’s priorities are heard, and network with STS leadership. Twenty scholarships are available for senior CT surgery residents and early career surgeons. Don’t miss this chance to influence healthcare policy in the new Congress. Register now.
STS-PAC Contributors
Thank you to those who have supported the STS-PAC. Here's a list of our 2024 STS-PAC Contributors.