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New 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 …
Read moreFEC implements new enforcement case closure procedures
WASHINGTON – Effective this month, the Federal Election Commission is adopting new procedures for public disclosure of closed enforcement cases. These new procedures will continue to advance the agency’s disclosure …
Read moreColorado special election reporting: 4th Congressional District (2024)
Colorado has scheduled a special election to fill the U.S. House seat in the 4th Congressional District vacated by Representative Ken Buck. The Special General Election will be held on …
Read moreStatistical Summary of 12-Month Campaign Activity of the 2023-2024 Election Cycle
During the first 12 months of the 2024 election cycle, Presidential candidates collected $374.9 million and disbursed $270.8 million, Congressional candidates collected $1.3 billion and disbursed $718.7 million, political parties …
Read moreFEC to host May 7 & 8 Membership-Labor Organization PAC Webinar (2024)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for membership and labor organizations and their political action committees (PACs) on Tuesday, May 7 and Wednesday, May 8. This live, …
Read moreApril reporting reminder (2024)
Committees must file the following reports in April:
- All authorized committees of House and Senate candidates must file a quarterly report by April 15, 2024. The report covers financial activity …
FEC to host April 16-17 Corporate PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for corporate PACs in April. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners session …
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