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Comments 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 …
Read moreFEC approves Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on candidate security
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The Commission held over discussion of an advisory opinion request and approved a …
Read moreApril FECFile webinars
Need help preparing your committee’s upcoming April report? The Commission will host beginner and advanced FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees on Wednesday, April 3, and for candidate committees …
Read moreCommission clarifies ZIP Code for postal/other deliveries
On March 14, 2024, the Commission approved a final rule that amends its regulations to clarify that the agency’s 20463 ZIP Code should be used only for U.S. Postal Service …
Read moreFEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Convention Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Convention Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreCommission streamlines initial stage of enforcement proceedings
On March 14, 2024, the Commission approved a Statement of Policy that simplifies its processing of Matters Under Review (MURs) at the initial stage of enforcement proceedings.
Background
Under the …
Read moreMarch monthly reporting reminder
PACs, political parties and presidential campaign committees that file monthly have a report due by Wednesday, March 20, covering the month of February. Quarterly filing PACs and political party …
Read moreFEC cites committees for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited three campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
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