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AO 2023-11: Hybrid PAC may solicit earmarked contributions to identified leading opponents of incumbent officeholders
The Commission determined that contributions received and forwarded by VoteDown PAC, based upon preselected criteria to identify leading opponents to incumbent officeholders, will be considered earmarked contributions attributable only to …
Read morePending advisory opinion requests as of January 31, 2024
Advisory opinion requests (AORs) pending before the Commission as of the end of the month are listed. Procedures for commenting on pending AORs are described here.
- AOR 2024-01
Whether …
AO 2023-09: Senator’s leadership PAC does not share contribution limit with nonfederal committee
Senator Catherine Cortez Masto may establish a nonfederal committee to raise and spend funds exclusively in connection with nonfederal elections, subject to the contribution limits and source prohibitions of the …
Read moreCoordinated party expenditure limits adjusted for 2024
The 2024 coordinated party expenditure limits are now available.
- For Presidential nominees, the limit is $32,392,200.
- For Senate nominees, the 2024 limits range from $123,600 to $3,772,100, depending on each …
Lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold increases (2024)
The Federal Election Campaign Act and Commission regulations require certain political committees to disclose information about lobbyists/registrants and lobbyist/registrant PACs whose bundled contributions within a covered period exceed a specified …
Read moreYear-End reporting reminder
All committees have a Year-End Report due by Wednesday, January 31, covering activity through December 31, 2023. Staff in the FEC’s Reports Analysis Division and Electronic Filing Office will be …
Read moreAppeals court affirms dismissal of End Citizens United PAC v. FEC and New Republican PAC (22-5277)
On January 19, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a district court decision that dismissed a suit brought by End Citizens United …
Read moreFEC approves advisory opinion
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved an advisory opinion.
Advisory Opinion 2023-11 (VoteDown PAC) The Commission approved an advisory opinion, subject to technical edits …
Read moreAO 2023-10: Fictional entertainment program qualifies for the media exemption
Sony Pictures Television Inc.’s (Sony) production and distribution of a fictional entertainment program that includes a candidate for U.S. Senate as a cast member is exempt from regulation under the …
Read moreFEC to host Feb. 27-28 Candidate Committee Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for candidates and their campaign committees in February. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics …
Read moreFEC to host February 27 & 28 Candidate Committee Webinar (2024)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for federal candidates and their campaign committees on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28. These live, interactive workshops are …
Read moreOhio special election reporting: 6th Congressional District (2024)
Ohio has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 6th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Bill Johnson. The Special Primary Election will be held on …
Read moreCalifornia special election reporting: 20th Congressional District (2024)
California has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 20th Congressional District vacated by Representative Kevin McCarthy. The Special General Election will be held on March …
Read moreAppeals court affirms judgment in Campaign Legal Center v. FEC (22-5339)
On January 5, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court decision. The district court had dismissed the Campaign Legal Center’s …
Read moreTime is running out to register for the FEC’s Year-End Reporting and FECFile webinars!
Need help preparing your committee’s January 31 Year-End Reports? The Commission is hosting Year-End Reporting and FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees on Wednesday, January 17, and for …
Read moreFEC approves three advisory opinions
WASHINGTON – At its first open meeting of the year on Thursday, Federal Election Commission Chairman Sean J. Cooksey delivered opening remarks and the Commission approved two advisory opinions. The …
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