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Reproductive care Confirmed

Eli Lilly spent an average of $8,549,018 per year on federal lobbying between 2008 and 2017

Although the full amounts that would be disclosed if the company complied with the requests of the Proposal are unknown, viewing the federally disclosed spending by the Company, between 2008 and 2017, Eli Lilly spent an average of $8,549,018 per year on federal lobbying, according to OpenSecrets.org.

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Eli Lilly had previously expanded its employees’ health care coverage to pay for travel to access out-of-state abortion care.
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to lower prescription drug prices.4 Lilly opposed Indiana voter restrictions, yet groups have asked Lilly to cut ties with the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) “because of its voter restriction efforts.”5 Lilly is also represented at ALEC by its trade associations, as the Chamber, NAM and PhRMA each sit on its Private Enterprise Advisory Council.
Lilly fails to disclose its third-party payments to trade associations and social welfare groups (SWGs), or the amounts used for lobbying, to shareholders.
Supporting Statement: In 2022, Eli Lilly made clear its opposition to an Indiana law that restricts abortion in cases other than rape, incest, or where a woman’s life is in danger.15 The Company claimed that as a result of this law, its ability to attract diverse employees would be hindered, and that it would be “forced to plan for more employment growth outside our home state.” 16 The Company also said it expanded its employee health plan coverage to include travel for abortion.17
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However, there is not just one gap but several between Eli Lilly’s current disclosures on this subject and the Proposal’s request for comprehensive lobbying disclosure.
Although the full amounts that would be disclosed if the company complied with the requests of the Proposal are unknown, viewing the federally disclosed spending by the Company, between 2008 and 2017, Eli Lilly spent an average of $8,549,018 per year on federal lobbying, according to OpenSecrets.org.

Manufacturing Confirmed

Lilly invests $750 million in U.S. drug manufacturing

Lilly invests $750 million to expand U.S. drug manufacturing.

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Lilly, Resilience to invest $750 million in US drug manufacturing expansion

Manufacturing Confirmed

Lilly unveils $27bn US investment

Lilly reveals a $27 billion US investment.

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Eli Lilly unveils $27bn US investment as corporate America seeks to woo Trump – The Irish Times

Elections & voting Confirmed

Lilly contributed $5,000 to Rep. Jackie Walorski

Lilly contributed $5,000 to Rep. Jackie Walorski in July, as recorded by the Federal Elections Commission.

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During the second half of 2021, Eli Lilly (LLY), Pfizer (PFE), and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) gave $32,500, $49,500, and $22,500, respectively, to members of the so-called “Sedition Caucus,” after claiming they would suspend contributions to members of Congress who voted against certifying the election, according to Accountable.US, a government watchdog that analyzed political contributions.
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The political arm of Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly has contributed more than $30,000 to the campaigns of some of those in Congress who voted against certifying the Electoral College results last January, after pledging to suspend such contributions in the wake of the Jan.
Eli Lilly resumes contributions to politicians who refused to certify election on Jan.
Federal Elections Commission records show that Eli Lilly contributed $5,000 to Rep. Jackie Walorski in July, $2,500 to Rep. Jim Baird in October and $2,500 to former Vice President Mike Pence's brother Rep. Greg Pence in November.
Eli Lilly, though, still has not contributed to Rep. Jim Banks, the other Hoosier who voted against certifying the election results.

Manufacturing Confirmed

Lilly reports U.S. manufacturing expansion

Lilly officials reported plans to build four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the United States to bolster domestic medicine production.

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Officials at Eli Lilly reported that the company plans to bolster its domestic medicine production across therapeutic areas by building four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the United States.
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Lilly has a diverse geographic presence within the United States and internationally, and its facilities and suppliers vary widely in size and geographical location. This includes an expansive supplier network with thousands of suppliers around the world. As we expand our manufacturing capacity in order to meet expected demand for our products, we expect to continue to enter into various agreements for contract manufacturing and for supply of materials.

Media & the press Confirmed

Lilly funds The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation

Lilly reaffirms its funding for The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation through the Lilly Endowment.

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“We look forward to continuing to build on our work with The Chronicle of Philanthropy and The Conversation, and are pleased that Lilly Endowment has renewed its funding for this effort.”

LGBTQ+ policies Confirmed

Lilly rated perfect score on HRC's Corporate Equality Index

Lilly has been recognized by Human Rights Campaign Foundation for a perfect score on the Corporate Equality Index.

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Additionally, Lilly has been recognized in Forbes, America’s Best Large Employers list; Seramount, Top Company for Executive Women and Best Company for Multicultural Women; DisabilityIN, Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work – Perfect Score; Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index – Perfect Score to name a few.