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Seegers v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-276)
On January 30, 2026, Julie Seegers (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on her administrative complaint. The …
Read moreCourt grants plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment in Campaign Legal Center v. FEC (23-3163)
On January 30, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) granted summary judgment to Campaign Legal Center and OpenSecrets (plaintiffs). Plaintiffs had filed suit …
Read moreReceiving contributions from unregistered groups
When campaigns receive contributions from groups that are not political committees registered with the FEC (such as state PACs, unregistered local party committees or nonfederal campaigns), they must make sure …
Read moreFEC to host spring FECFile webinars (2026)
The Commission will offer online training for committees that use the agency’s FECFile software to file their disclosure reports. The webinar for political action committees (PACs) and party committees will …
Read moreSMP v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-337)
On February 5, 2026, Senate Majority PAC (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) alleging the FEC failed to act on its …
Read moreFEC to host March 18 Nonconnected Committee Webinar
If you work with a nonconnected committee (including a Super PAC, Hybrid PAC or Leadership PAC) please join us on Wednesday, March 18, for our Nonconnected PAC Webinar. This two-part, …
Read moreBernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
On January 23, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The …
Read moreBernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (25-4563)
On December 31, 2025, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The …
Read moreSMP v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-336)
On February 5, 2026, Senate Majority PAC (SMP) (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on its administrative …
Read moreFEC to host March 3-4 Political Party Committee Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for party committees in March. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners session …
Read moreDistrict Court issues opinion and order in Campaign Legal Center, et al. v. FEC (23-3163)
WASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia today issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in Campaign Legal Center, et al. v. FEC (Case No. 23-3163). …
Read moreFEC to host March 18 Nonconnected PAC Webinar (2026)
The FEC will offer a webinar for nonconnected political action committees (PACs), including Super PACs, Hybrid PACs, and Leadership PACs on Wednesday, March 18. If you work …
Read moreCalifornia special elections reporting: 1st Congressional District (2026)
California has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 1st Congressional District held by the late Representative Doug LaMalfa. The Special General Election will be held …
Read moreBernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-106)
On January 14, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The …
Read moreYear-End reporting reminder
All committees have a Year-End Report due by Saturday, January 31, covering activity through December 31, 2025. Staff in the FEC’s Reports Analysis Division and Electronic Filing Office will be …
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