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Explore relevant statutes, regulations, Commission actions and court cases. Making these resources public clarifies campaign finance legal requirements.

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  • Guides for candidates and committees

    Learn more about how individuals and groups can be active in federal elections and the requirements that apply to them.

  • Contribution limits

    Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, contributions are subject to limits. Those limits differ depending on the type of donor and recipient.

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.