Politicians supported
39
distinct FEC recipients
pac · DC
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED
Active on two fronts: $117K in campaign contributions and $6.2M in lobbying, no federal contracts on record.
- $6.3M
- Total influence
- $117K
- Contributions
- $6.2M
- Lobbying
The verdict
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED ranks in the top 11% of 21,545 organizations with tracked federal activity, split between campaign contributions and lobbying, with no federal contracts on record.
- Top 11%
- of 21,545 tracked organizations
- $117K
- campaign contributions
- $6.2M
- lobbying expenditures
Lobbying years filed
2
LDA disclosure years
LDA issue areas
7
distinct policy categories
How VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED's federal influence breaks down
The three tracked channels for VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED, side by side. Its largest channel is lobbying expenditures at $6.2M.
Lobbying share of total influence 98.2%
Higher share = lobbying-heavy strategy vs. contributions or contracts
What VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED's influence footprint shows
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED, headquartered in DC, pairs campaign giving with lobbying but holds no federal contracts: $117K in PAC contributions alongside $6.2M in disclosed lobbying expenditures.
On the campaign side, VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED's PAC contributions reached 39 federal politicians, led by Gus M Bilirakis at $9K. Its lobbying profile spans 2 reporting years across 7 distinct LDA issue areas, with emphasis on Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Budget/Appropriations.
Politicians supported
| Politician | Party | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gus M Bilirakis | R | $9K |
| S. Brett Hon. Guthrie | R | $8K |
| Scott Peters | D | $7K |
| Marsha Mrs. Blackburn | R | $6K |
| Richard E Neal | D | $5K |
| Katherine Clark | D | $5K |
| Ann Mclane Kuster | D | $5K |
| R. Jon Tester | D | $5K |
| Mariannette Jane Miller-meeks | R | $5K |
| Cathy Mcmorris rodgers | R | $5K |
| Timothy Michael Kaine | D | $4K |
| Nanette Barragan | D | $4K |
| John A Barrasso | R | $3K |
| Robert Edward Latta | R | $3K |
| Robert P. Jr. Casey | D | $3K |
| Pete Aguilar | D | $3K |
| Lisa Blunt rochester | D | $3K |
| Yvette D Clarke | D | $3K |
| Robin Kelly | D | $3K |
| Jacky Rosen | D | $3K |
| Lori Trahan | D | $3K |
| Bradley S. Schneider | D | $3K |
| William Troy Balderson | R | $2K |
| John Curtis | R | $2K |
| Michelle Steel | R | $2K |
| Stacey Plaskett | D | $2K |
| Suzan K Delbene | D | $2K |
| Jimmy Panetta | D | $2K |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D | $2K |
| Stephen Lynch | D | $2K |
| Diana L Degette | D | $2K |
| Thomas Earl Jr. Emmer | R | $2K |
| Terri A. Sewell | D | $2K |
| John James | R | $1K |
| Mike Carey | R | $1K |
| Julia Letlow | R | $1K |
| Blake Moore | R | $1K |
| Laurel Lee | R | $1K |
| Kyrsten Sinema | I | $-1,000 |
Lobbying by year
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M |
| 2023 | $2.8M |
Lobbying issues
Frequently asked questions
How much political influence does VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED have?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED has a combined political influence footprint of $6.3M, made up of $117K in campaign contributions and $6.2M in lobbying expenditures. This data comes from FEC filings, Senate LDA disclosures, and USAspending.gov records for 2023-2024.
Which politicians does VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED support?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED contributed $117K to political campaigns during the 2024 election cycle through its PAC. VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED supported 39 politicians, with the largest contribution going to Gus M Bilirakis ($9K). All contribution data is sourced from Federal Election Commission filings.
What issues does VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED lobby on?
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED spent $6.2M on federal lobbying. Key issue areas include Health Issues, Medicare/Medicaid, Budget/Appropriations. Lobbying disclosures are filed under the Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) and are public record.
Where does the data about VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED come from?
PlainInfluence aggregates data from three federal sources: the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for campaign contributions, the Senate Office of Public Records for lobbying disclosures under the Lobbying Disclosure Act, and USAspending.gov for federal contract awards. Data covers the 2023-2024 reporting period.
What is "total influence" and how is it calculated?
Total influence is the sum of an organization's campaign contributions, lobbying spending, and federal contract values. It provides a single metric for comparing the overall political and economic footprint of organizations in the federal arena. Each component is independently sourced from official government filings.
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Every figure on PlainInfluence is rendered directly from official FEC, Senate LDA and USAspending records, no number is typed in by an editor. Contribution, lobbying, and contract totals are aggregated directly from FEC, Senate LDA, and USAspending bulk data, no figure is hand-entered. Disclosed contributions, lobbying, and contracts are lawful, regulated activities, appearing on this page is not an allegation of wrongdoing. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, our disclaimer, or report a data error. Data current as of 2023-2024.