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Big Pharma's financial influence over the U.S. Senate: What we know so far...

By ljdevon // 2025-02-05

The influence of the Pharmaceuticals/Health Products industry on U.S. Senators is evident in the substantial contributions made to both Democratic and Republican lawmakers. Below is a detailed breakdown of the contributions received by key Senators, highlighting the significant sums from the industry and from Pfizer Inc. PAC specifically. This Big Pharma corruption is systemic and pervades both political parties. During the confirmation hearing for incoming HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Senators took turns lecturing him about vaccines and other drug-related policies. However, honest vaccine and drug policy cannot be realized if Big Pharma is financially manipulating the Congress. Here's what we know so far about Big Pharma's influence over certain Senators:

Democrats

Bernie Sanders (I-VT) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,953,613 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 Raphael Warnock (D-GA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,763,425 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 Patty Murray (D-WA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,616,081 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $49,000 Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,224,145 Ron Wyden (D-OR) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,207,873 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $21,100 Michael Bennet (D-CO) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $730,106 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $19,000 Ed Markey (D-MA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $661,442 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $9,000 Mark Warner (D-VA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $654,210 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $28,000 Tim Kaine (D-VA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $609,514 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $35,000 Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $604,539 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $17,000 Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $575,914 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $2,000 Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NM) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $537,781 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $10,000 Maggie Hassan (D-NH) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $467,999 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 Andy Kim (D-NJ) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $326,024 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 John Hickenlooper (D-CO) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $317,713 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 Tina Smith (D-MN) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $226,444 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0 Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $96,643 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0

Republicans

Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,380,138 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $39,600 Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,230,679 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $24,000 Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,380,138 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $39,600 John Cornyn (R-TX) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,133,363 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $30,500 Tim Scott (R-SC) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,128,425 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $33,500 Chuck Grassley (R-IA) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $1,013,856 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $57,250 Mike Crapo (R-ID) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $938,784 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $47,500 Todd Young (R-IN) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $934,751 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $19,500 Thom Tillis (R-NC) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $914,944 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $23,350 John Barrasso (R-WY) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $908,952 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $40,000 John Thune (R-SD) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $666,492 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $32,500 Susan Collins (R-ME) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $608,797 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $25,600 Steve Daines (R-MT) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $469,268 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $15,000 Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $440,498 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $33,000 Ron Johnson (R-WI) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $369,440 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $10,000 Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $349,777 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $35,000 Rand Paul (R-KY) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $269,653 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $22,500 James Lankford (R-OK) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $259,570 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $19,500 Jim Banks (R-IN) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $232,210 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $6,750 Roger Marshall (R-KS) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $220,043 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $22,500 Josh Hawley (R-MO) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $130,492 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $-2,600 (returned) Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $40,680 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $5,000 John Husted (R-OH)* Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $0 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $29,150 Ashley Moody (R-FL)* Total from Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $0 Pfizer Inc. PAC: $0

Big Pharma must be kicked out of our government

The industry has made substantial contributions to both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, indicating a strategic approach to ensure influence across the political spectrum. For instance, Senators like Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have received over $1.3 million each, highlighting the industry's broad reach. The significant financial contributions from Big Pharma likely play a role in shaping policy decisions and legislative priorities. Senators who receive substantial funding may be more inclined to support policies that favor the industry, such as those related to drug pricing, regulation, and research funding. This raises concerns about potential conflicts of interest and the need for transparency and restriction in political funding. This research highlights the need for comprehensive campaign finance reform to mitigate the influence of powerful industries on lawmakers. Measures such as stricter disclosure requirements, limits on contributions, and public financing of elections could help reduce the potential for undue influence and ensure that policy decisions are made in the public interest rather than for the benefit of wealthy donors. Sources include: WSIMG.com [PDF]

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