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Commission updates FOIA regulations
As required by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, the Commission has amended its regulations to change how certain records and documents are made available for public inspection, among other …
Read moreFEC approves two advisory opinions
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved two advisory opinions. The Commission considered an additional advisory opinion request, but could not approve a response by …
Read moreFEC to host June 5 Nonconnected PAC Webinar (2024)
The FEC will offer a webinar for nonconnected political action committees (PACs), including Super PACs, Hybrid PACs, and Leadership PACs on Wednesday, June 5. This will be …
Read moreFEC Cites Committees for Failure to File April Quarterly Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited seven campaign committees today for failing to file the 2024 April Quarterly Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as …
Read moreCommission issues notices of disposition on two petitions for rulemaking (2024)
The Commission has decided not to initiate rulemakings in response to two petitions for rulemaking.
REG 2015-03 (Contributions from Corporations and Other Organizations)
On May 14, 2015, the Commission received …
Read moreFEC to host May 7-8 Membership/Labor Organization PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for membership/labor organization PACs in May. If you’re new to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreNew Campaign Guide for Political Party Committees available online (2024)
The Commission has posted on its website an updated Campaign Guide for Political Party Committees. The new Guide, which replaces the 2013 edition, was written to help political party …
Read moreReceiving contributions from unregistered groups
Campaigns that accept contributions from groups that are not political committees registered with the FEC (such as state PACs, unregistered local party committees or nonfederal campaigns) must ensure the contributions …
Read moreFEC approves three rulemaking documents, discusses advisory opinion request
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved two Notices of Disposition concerning Petitions for Rulemaking, and an Interim Final Rule, and it discussed an advisory …
Read moreFEC to host May 21-22 Trade Association PAC Webinar (2024)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for trade associations and their political action committees (PACs) on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22. This live, interactive webinar …
Read moreAmerica First Legal Foundation v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (24-517)
On February 25, 2024, America First Legal Foundation (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on its administrative …
Read moreNew e-learning videos available
The Commission has produced new e-learning videos on disclaimers, candidate salaries and the prohibition on personal use of campaign funds. The videos are available on FECTube: FECConnect on Demand and …
Read moreComments sought regarding use of campaign funds for candidate and officeholder security
On April 9, 2024, the Commission published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) in the Federal Register that seeks public comment on a proposed rule to amend its regulations regarding …
Read moreApril Quarterly Report reminder
Quarterly filers have a report due Monday, April 15, covering activity from the close of books of their last report through March 31. Staff in the Reports Analysis Division …
Read moreAO 2024-01: Canvassing literature and scripts are not public communications, coordinated communications or coordinated expenditures
Texas Majority PAC’s (TMP) proposed canvassing activities are not public communications, coordinated communications or coordinated expenditures under Commission regulations. However, any data acquired from TMP’s canvassing efforts and shared …
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