Federal Election Commission Press Office

Weekly Digest

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:35:58 -0400

For the Week of October 26-30

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE CASES

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:31:10 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). In three matters, the respondents agreed to pay civil fines totaling $25,300. In another matter, the Commission found no reason to believe the respondents had violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act). The Commission dismissed the other matter.

FEC Introduces New Formats for Downloading Data Files, Disclosure Data Blog

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:58:03 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today introduced new formats for downloading data files from its website that allow users increased flexibility and choice to customize their searches. The Commission also opened a new disclosure data blog to increase the exchange of information between the website’s managers and users.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 13:39:41 -0400

Week of October 19 – 23, 2009

FEC Will Not Seek Rehearing En Banc in EMILY’s List Case

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:37:22 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission will not seek rehearing en banc in EMILY’s List v. FEC.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:39:38 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the respondents agreed to pay a civil penalty of $5,000. In three matters, the Commission found no reason to believe the respondents violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act). It dismissed two other matters.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:15:37 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the respondents agreed to pay a civil penalty of $6,000. In another matter, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred, and it dismissed one allegation in a third matter while finding no reason to believe a violation occurred in connection with other allegations. The Commission exercised its prosecutorial discretion and dismissed the three other matters.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 16:02:52 -0400

Week of October 12 – 16, 2009

Weekly Digest

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 15:32:29 -0400

Week of October 5 – 9

FEC APPROVES NOTICES OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING FOR SHAYS III, TAKES ACTION ON ADVISORY OPINIONS

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 14:01:58 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting Thursday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRMs) implementing the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals Opinion in Shays v. FEC (Shays III) that found invalid aspects of some of the rules the Commission promulgated to implement the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA). The Commission seeks comment on proposed changes to the rules to implement the Shays III decision. The Commission also approved three Advisory Opinions.

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:33:53 -0400

Week of September 28 – October 2

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 10:35:21 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In two matters, the Commission found no reason to believe the respondents violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act). The Commission exercised its prosecutorial discretion and took no further action in another matter, and dismissed three other matters.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:49:56 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the respondents agreed to pay a civil penalty of $24,000. In

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:35:36 -0400

Week of September 21 – September 25

FEC BROADENS DISCLOSURE OF LITIGATION DOCUMENTS, MODIFIES PROBABLE CAUSE HEARING PROCEDURE

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:18:59 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved a proposal to disclose pleadings from all parties involved in FEC litigation, including documents filed by adverse parties and amic, on its website. The inclusion of a wider range of documents is intended to help the public better understand the impact of litigation and is part of the Commission’s effort to promote transparency.

FEC CHAIRMAN ISSUES STATEMENT REGARDING DECISION IN EMILY’S LIST V. FEC

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:18:26 -0400

WASHINGTON – At an open meeting of the Federal Election Commission today, Chairman Steven T. Walther read his statement in response to the September 18, 2009 ruling by a three-judge panel of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit in EMILY’s List v. FEC.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:31:35 -0400

Week of September 14 – September 18

2010 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES RAISE OVER $250 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2009; SENATE CANDIDATES RAISE RECORD AMOUNT FOR PERIOD

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 14:48:04 -0400

WASHINGTON – Candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives in 2010 reported raising a total of $250.3 million from January 1 through June 30, 2009, according to disclosure reports filed with the Federal Election Commission (FEC).Candidates seeking election to 36 U.S. Senate seats reported raising $93.2 million during the first six months of 2009.

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:46:59 -0400

for the Week of September 7 – September 11, 2009

Federal Election Commission's ADR Program Resolves 31 Cases in First Six Months of 2009; Civil Penalties Total $73,900

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:02:17 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission resolved 31 campaign finance enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program during the first six months of 2009. The Commission assessed civil penalties in 22 cases totaling $73,900. One case was dismissed.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Wed, 9 Sep 2009 15:52:46 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the Commission found no reason to believe the respondents violated the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (the Act). The Commission dismissed the five other matters, using its prosecutorial discretion in three of the cases.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 15:51:42 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In two matters, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred. The Commission dismissed the four other matters.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:48:59 -0400

Week of August 24 – 28

FEC TAKES ACTION ON FOUR ADVISORY OPINIONS

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:32:56 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved four Advisory Opinions.

FEC HOLDS SECOND DAY OF PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVING ITS WEBSITE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:48:35 -0400

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) concluded a second day of a public hearing on how to refine its website and use of the Internet to better communicate with the public.

FEC Summarizes Political Party Activity for January 1 – June 30, 2009

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:16:22 -0400

WASHINGTON – During the first six months of 2009, Democratic and Republican party committees that filed disclosure reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) raised a combined $214.6 million and spent $164.9 million.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 16:56:54 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $10,000.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:15:00 -0400

Week of August 10 – 14

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 13:43:04 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In two matters, the respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $14,000 and $5,000. The Commission found no reason to believe violations were committed in three matters, and it dismissed another.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:37:52 -0400

Week of August 3 - 7, 2009

Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of FEC in Case Challenging Constitutionality of Regulations, Enforcement Policy

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:17:12 -0400

WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit affirmed the denial by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia of a preliminary injunction in The Real Truth About Obama v. FEC and U.S. Department of Justice.

FEC RELEASES FEDERAL ELECTIONS 2008 REPORT

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:01:59 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) today released Federal Elections 2008 (http://www.fec.gov/pubrec/fe2008/federalelections2008.shtml), a biennial publication that compiles federal election results in the 50 states, five territories and the District of Columbia for the offices of President, Senate, and House of Representatives, as well as Delegates. The comprehensive report is a research tool designed to provide an accurate, historical record of federal election results in a single volume.

FEC LAUNCHES E-LEARNING AND YOUTUBE OFFERINGS

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 16:30:12 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) this week unveiled a new E-Learning Resources web page and YouTube channel. These new initiatives are designed to help the general public understand the federal campaign finance laws and regulations, and assist political committees in complying with the laws, regulations and reporting requirements.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:44:12 -0400

Week of July 27 – 31

FEC PUBLIC HEARING ON IMPROVING ITS WEBSITE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:44:50 -0400

WASHINGTON – At a public hearing yesterday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) collected wide-ranging testimony on how to refine its website and use of the Internet to better communicate with the public.

FEC Public Hearing on Improving its Website and Internet Communications

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:56:14 -0400

As a public hearing yesterday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) collected wide-ranging testimony on how to refine its website and use of the Internet to better communicate with the public

FEC ISSUES THREE ADVISORY OPINIONS

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:09:48 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting yesterday, the Federal Election Commission issued three Advisory Opinions and requested further drafting of a fourth. It held over a vote on one Advisory Opinion, and could not reach an opinion on another.

Attention Wire Services, Daybook Editors: FEC PUBLIC HEARING ON WEBSITE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:57:42 -0400

FEC PUBLIC HEARING ON WEBSITE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVE

Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:13:44 -0400

Week of July 20 – 24

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SEVEN CASES

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:59:33 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on seven matters under review (MURs). In two matters, respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $15,000 and $6,000. In another, the Commission agreed to accept a conciliation agreement without a civil penalty due to the mitigating circumstances presented. The Commission found no reason to believe violations occurred in another case, and it dismissed three matters.

Weekly Digest

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:13:10 -0400

Week of July 13 – 17

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:13:03 -0400

for the week of June 6 - 10, 2009

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 16:06:09 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, two of the respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $2,500. In three matters, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred. It dismissed two other matters.

FEC Weekly Digest

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:12:23 -0400

Week of June 29 - July 2, 2009

FEC Settles Allegations of Impermissible Contributions

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:56:28 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission announced today that it accepted a conciliation agreement with John Karoly, Jr., Karoly Law Offices, P.C., Jayann Brantley, Heather Kovacs and Christina Ligotti, who are alleged to have played a role in making impermissible contributions to Richard Gephardt's presidential campaign in 2003. The agreement provides that in order to settle the matter on behalf of all the parties, John Karoly, Jr. and Karoly Law Offices, P.C. will pay a civil penalty of $155,000.

FEC Weekly Digest for the Week of June 22 – 26

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:17:50 -0400

for the Week of June 22 - 26

FEC SEEKS PUBLIC COMMENT ON IMPROVING ITS WEBSITE AND INTERNET COMMUNICATIONS

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:59:02 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its Open Meeting Thursday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced that it is seeking public suggestions on how to improve its website and Internet communications. The outreach effort is intended to ensure that the Commission website is a state-of-the-art resource for disclosure of information to the public, including campaign finance data, information on federal campaign finance laws and Commission actions. The Commission has continually engaged in ongoing efforts to improve all aspects of how it discloses information through its website.

FEC ADOPTS PROCEDURES TO BROADEN OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMENT DURING AUDIT, ADVISORY OPINION PROCESSES

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:51:45 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its Open Meeting today, the Federal Election Commission adopted new procedures for Advisory Opinions and Audits aimed at increasing transparency and fairness.

FEC TAKES ACTION ON ADVISORY OPINION REQUESTS

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:50:58 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued two advisory opinions.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:10:25 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In two matters, respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $25,000 and $6,000. The Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred in another matter, and dismissed one case. The Commission closed the file in two matters.

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:50:59 -0400

For the Week of June 15 – 19

FEC Launches Final Phase of Project to Make All Closed Enforcement Cases Available Online

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:51:57 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission has launched the final phase of a project to make its full archive of closed enforcement matters, called Matters Under Review, or MURs, available online. This will result in approximately 4,000 closed MURs – consisting of approximately 770,000 pages of documents covering the 24-year period from the inception of the Agency to 1999 – being accessible in digital form on the FEC web site. Upon completion, this project will be the largest expansion of the digitization of enforcement matters in the history of the Agency.

FEC ISSUES ADVISORY OPINION ON VISCLOSKY REQUEST

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:11:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - On Thursday, the Federal Election Commission issued an advisory opinion requested by Rep. Pete Visclosky (IN-1) and his principal campaign committee, Visclosky for Congress, regarding the permissibility of using campaign funds to pay for legal fees and expenses related to a Federal investigation.

FEC TAKES ACTION ON AUDIT REPORT FOR CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:43:46 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission commenced discussion of an Advisory Opinion Request by Sen. John Kerry (MA) and his principal campaign committee, John Kerry for Senate Committee. Advisory Opinion Request 2009-11 asks whether the Committee can use campaign funds to assist a film production company with the development costs of a documentary.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:42:01 -0400

FEC Weekly Digest

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:06:43 -0400

For the Week of June 8 – 12

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:36:56 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, respondents agreed to pay civil penalties of $13,500. The Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred in another case. It dismissed three matters and closed the file in another case.

2008 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARIZED: RECEIPTS NEARLY DOUBLE 2004 TOTAL

Mon, 8 Jun 2009 12:58:04 -0400

WASHINGTON - Financial activity of 2008 presidential candidates and national party convention committees increased 80% in receipts over the 2004 presidential election, totaling more than $1.8 billion.

Weekly Digest Week of June 1 – 5

Fri, 5 Jun 2009 12:47:02 -0400

ISSUE 2009-4

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:36:46 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In four of the matters, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred. The Commission closed the file in the two other cases.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 1 Jun 2009 11:34:37 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, respondents agreed to pay a civil penalty of $26,000.

FEC Digest for the Week of May 25 - 29

Fri, 29 May 2009 12:00:14 -0400

PARTY FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARIZED FOR THE 2008 ELECTION CYCLE: PARTY SUPPORT FOR CANDIDATES INCREASES

Thu, 28 May 2009 15:52:43 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Democratic and Republican parties raised nearly $1.6 billion and spent more than $1.5 billion between January 1, 2007, and December 31, 2008, according to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) compilation of information from reports submitted by federally registered party committees at the national, state and local levels.

Weekly Digest Week of May 18 – 22

Fri, 22 May 2009 14:39:34 -0400

A summary of Commission activity.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Fri, 22 May 2009 14:38:48 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, a respondent agreed to pay a civil penalty of $6,400 for apparently making contributions in the names of other people and contributing in excess of the allowable limit to a federal candidate. The Commission dismissed four matters and closed the file in another.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE CASES

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:28:46 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). The Commission dismissed two matters and found no reason to believe violations occurred in another. In another matter, the Commission found no reason to believe two of the respondents committed violations, and dismissed the matter in connection with other allegations in the complaint. The Commission closed the file in one matter.

FEC Digest Week of May 11-15, 2009

Fri, 15 May 2009 17:51:07 -0400

A summary of Commission activity.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:25:23 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the Commission found reason to believe a violation occurred and entered into a conciliation agreement in which the respondents agreed to pay a civil penalty of $50,000. In another matter, the Commission dismissed the case concerning two respondents and closed the file concerning the other two respondents. In three cases, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation had occurred. In the final matter, it sent a letter of caution and took no further action.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX CASES

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:51:03 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). The Commission found no reason to believe violations occurred in one case and reached no consensus on a reason-to-believe finding concerning part of the allegations in another case. It dismissed three cases and closed the file in the remaining case.

FEC ACTS ON ADVISORY OPINION REQUEST, ANNOUNCES WEEKLY DIGEST

Thu, 7 May 2009 16:34:18 -0400

WASHINGTON-At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued an advisory opinion requested by Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-CA 24th District) and Elton Gallegly for Congress.

FEC Reaches Settlement with Rev. Al Sharpton, Sharpton 2004 and Non-profit Corporation

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:45:41 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission announced today that it reached settlement agreements, totaling $285,00 in civil penalties, with Rev. Alfred C. Sharpton; Sharpton 2004 and the committee’s treasurer, Andrew Rivera; and National Action Network, Inc, a non-profit organization Sharpton founded and of which he has served as President since inception.

Statements of Reason In the Matter of Americans for Job Security, Inc. (MURs 5694, 5910)

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:02:04 -0400

The FEC has added two Statements of Reason In the Matter of Americans for Job Security, Inc. (MURs 5694, 5910) to its web site.

http://eqs.nictusa.com/eqsdocs/29044232739.pdf

http://eqs.nictusa.com/eqsdocs/29044232838.pdf

Please direct any questions to Judith Ingram 202/694-1219 or Mary Brandenberger at 202/694-1222.

FEC Expands Web Site Advisory Opinion Search Feature

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:24:31 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission has upgraded a search tool on the web site, allowing users more efficiently to search, display and sort advisory opinions that the Commission has issued as guidance to candidates and committees.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE CASES

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:56:04 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). In three cases, the Commission found reason to believe violations had occurred and it entered into conciliation agreements providing for the respondents to pay civil penalties totaling $31,500. In two of the cases, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation had occurred.

Growth in PAC Financial Activity Slows

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 13:10:36 -0400

WASHINGTON—Financial activity by political action committees continued its upward climb in 2007-2008, according to figures compiled by the Federal Election Commission, though at a slower rate than in recent election cycles. From Jan. 1, 2007, through Dec. 31, 2008, PACs raised $1.2 billion, up 10.5 percent over 2005-2006, and spent $1.18 billion, up 11.8 percent over the previous two-year cycle. Comparable growth rates ranged from 18% to more than 30% during 2004 and 2006. Cash on hand as of Dec. 31, 2008, for the 5,210 PACs totaled $308.6 million.

FEC Introduces 2010 Maps on Web Site

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:59:51 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission has introduced its House and Senate campaign finance maps for the 2010 elections on its web site, providing users with a vital tool for tracking disclosure of campaign contributions and spending.

FEC ACTS ON ADVISORY OPINION REQUEST

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:44:39 -0400

WASHINGTON—At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued an advisory opinion requested by Senator James E. Risch (R-ID) and the Jim Risch for Lieutenant Governor Committee.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE CASES

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:30:12 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). In the first matter, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred. It closed the file in the four remaining cases.

FEC APPROVES ADVISORY OPINION ON INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURES

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:50:26 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued an advisory opinion requested by The True Patriot Network, LLC.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE CASES

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:28:42 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the Commission voted to take no further action. In another case, the Commission found no reason to believe that a violation occurred. The Commission dismissed the three other cases.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX MATTERS

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 16:09:11 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on six matters under review (MURs). In three matters, the Commission dismissed the complaint and closed the file. In two matters, the Commission found no reason to believe a violation occurred. The Commission closed the file in the other matter.

FEC Acts on Advisory Opinion Requests, Approves Legislative Recommendations

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 15:05:44 -0400

WASHINGTON—At its open meeting on Thursday, March 19, the Federal Election Commission issued two advisory opinions: one requested by the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) and the Al Franken for U.S. Senate Committee, and the other by the Socialist Workers Party (SWP).

The FEC has added a list of Leadership PACs and sponsors to its website

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 16:50:52 -0400

For your information, the FEC has added a list of Leadership PACs and sponsors to its website.

If you have any questions, please direct them to Judith Ingram 202/694-1219 or Mary Brandenberger at 202/694-1222.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON FIVE MATTERS

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 15:25:04 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on five matters under review (MURs). In one matter, the Commission found probable cause to believe that a violation occurred, failed to resolve the matter through conciliation and obtained a consent judgment in federal court requiring payment of a $115,000 civil penalty.

FEC Introduces Web Resource on HLOGA Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Requirements

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:09:32 -0400

WASHINGTON—The Federal Election Commission has added a new page to its website to aid compliance with the lobbyist bundling disclosure provisions of the Honest Leadership and Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA). The new rules require disclosure of contributions bundled by lobbyists and registrants as of March 19 and of those bundled by the PACs of lobbyists and registrants as of April 18.

FEC Takes Final Action on Four Matters

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:07:58 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on four matters under review (MURs), which resulted in civil penalties totaling $56,000. In three matters, the FEC entered into conciliation agreements that resulted in civil penalties of $33,000, $15,000 and $8,000, respectively. In a fourth matter, the Commission found no reason to believe that the alleged violations occurred and closed the file.

Number of Federal PACs Increases

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 13:51:03 -0400

WASHINGTON - The number of federally registered political action committees (PACs) increased by 9 percent from 4,234 on January 1, 2008, to 4,611 by January 1, 2009.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON TWO MATTERS

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 15:31:32 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has made public its final action on two matters under review (MURs). The Commission found no reason to believe violations occurred in either case.

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON SIX MATTERS

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 11:55:22 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has made public its final action on six previous Matters Under Review (MURs).

FEC CLOSES EIGHT MATTERS

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:56:49 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) recently made public its final action on eight previous matters under review (MURs).

FEC Confirms that Corporation may Solicit Contributions from Certain Individual Members of its Wholly Owned Subsidiaries

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:31:32 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued an Advisory Opinion (AO 2008-21) to confirm that CME Group, Inc. may solicit voluntary contributions from certain individual members of its wholly owned mercantile exchanges to its separate segregated fund, also known as a political action committee (PAC).

FEC TAKES FINAL ACTION ON EIGHT MATTERS

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:15:26 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on several previous matters under review (MURs).

FEC ANNOUNCES FINAL ACTION ON NINE MATTERS

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 10:21:29 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) recently made public its final action on nine previous matters under review (MURs). In one matter, a campaign committee and its treasurer agreed to pay civil penalties of $42,000. The Commission found no reason to believe that a violation occurred in another case and dismissed seven others.

FEC Finalizes Disclosure Requirements for Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and their PACs

Tue, 3 Feb 2009 16:20:46 -0400

WASHINGTON-The Federal Election Commission today voted unanimously to implement a new disclosure regime for lobbyist bundled contributions. In approving the Explanation and Justification for its Final Rule on Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists/Registrants and the PACs of Lobbyists/Registrants, the Commission put into effect section 204 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007. The provisions are described in the attached Frequently Asked Questions.

The Explanation and Justification can be found on the Commission's web site.

FEC ANNOUNCES FINAL ACTION ON EIGHT MATTERS

Mon, 2 Feb 2009 14:25:08 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on several previous matters under review (MURs).

FEC has added the official 2008 presidential election results to its Web site

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 11:47:29 -0400

For your information, the FEC has added the official 2008 presidential election results to its Web site in advance of its more comprehensive publication, Federal Elections 2008, later this year. The compilation is intended to provide an accurate historical record of federal election results. Data are based on the official figures provided to the Commission by state election officials. If the election results are modified in the future, the Commission will update as necessary.

FEC Approves Matching Funds for 2008 Presidential Candidates

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 09:41:50 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has certified that three Presidential candidates are eligible to receive a total of $202,017.09 in federal matching funds for their 2008 primary campaigns.

Contribution limits for 2009-10 election cycle now available.

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:42:38 -0400

Contribution limits for 2009-10 election cycle now available.

FEC TO HOLD A BROAD-RANGING HEARING, WEDNESDAY-THURSDAY, JAN. 14-15

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:15:54 -0400

For Immediate Release Jan. 13, 2009

Contact: Judith Ingram
Mary Brandenberger

The Federal Election Commission will convene a public hearing at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, to hear comments on improving its policies and procedures. The hearing is scheduled to resume on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m.

The Commission has received 25 written comments (link) submitted in response to the questions contained in the Notice of Hearing published in the Federal Register, and more than 200 responses addressing other issues. Sixteen witnesses, including former FEC Commissioners and legal practitioners with extensive experience in campaign finance law, are scheduled to present oral testimony. Topics are expected to include policy statements, advisory opinions, public information and the compliance and enforcement processes, as well as the procedures contained in the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended, and the Commission's implementing regulations.

The two-day hearing will be held at the Commission's offices at 999 E Street, N.W. in Washington. The schedule of witnesses is available on the FEC Web site.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent regulatory agency that administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws. The FEC has jurisdiction over the financing of campaigns for the U.S. House, the U.S. Senate, the Presidency and the Vice Presidency. Established in 1975, the FEC is composed of six Commissioners who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

COMPLIANCE CASES MADE PUBLIC

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:29:10 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on several previous matters under review (MURs). The Commission collected a total of $14,600 in civil penalties in one matter, found no reason to believe the law was violated in another, and dismissed allegations in seven matters.

FEC Acts on Rules, Audits and Advisory Opinion

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 09:39:18 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting on Thursday Dec. 18, 2008, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) voted to approve final audit reports covering the 2006 election cycle for Karen Carter for Congress (LA-2) and Texans for Henry Cuellar Congressional Campaign (TX-28).

FEC Elects Walther Chairman for 2009 Petersen to Serve as Vice-Chairman

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 08:40:59 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) unanimously elected Steven T. Walther as Chairman and Matthew S. Petersen as Vice Chairman for 2009 in an open session on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2008.

Compliance Cases Made Public

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 09:17:15 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently made public its final action on several previous matters under review (MURs). The Commission collected a total of $97,543 in civil penalties in three matters and dismissed allegations in two matters.

Federal Election Commission Seeks Comment on its Activities and Procedures

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:26:29 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is holding a public hearing on Jan. 14, 2009, to receive public comments on a broad range of the Commission’s policies, practices and procedures.

FEC Completes Action on Six Enforcement Cases

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 16:05:59 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will take no further action in six Matters Under Review (MURs) related to the so-called “Millionaires’ Amendment” provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act.

FEC Clarifies Election Cycle Contribution Limits

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:36:43 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting Thursday, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) unanimously agreed on an Advisory Opinion (AO) regarding how contributions earmarked to future campaigns should be counted toward biennial and calendar-year limitations on contributions from individuals.

FEC Completes Action on Three Enforcement Cases

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:36:18 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) today announced final action in three enforcement cases. Detailed information on all FEC enforcement actions is available through the Enforcement Query System at http://eqs.nictusa.com/eqs/searcheqs.

FEC Reaches Agreement with Healthcare Companies over Misuse of Corporate Funds

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:17:29 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has entered into conciliation agreements with two corporations and one former corporate officer with combined civil penalties of $133,500.

FEC Certifies Funds for McCain General Election Campaign

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:19:12 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission Friday approved payment of $84.1 million in federal funds for the general election campaign of John McCain and Sarah Palin.

FEC to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Disclosure Requirements for Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and their PACs

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:19:00 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, Sept. 17, as part of a proposed rulemaking on the disclosure of information about lobbyists, entities registered under the Lobbying Disclosure Act (referred to as registrants) and their Political Action Committees (PACs) that bundle certain contributions.

FEC Cites Committees for Failure to File Pre-Primary Reports in Minnesota, New York, and Wisconsin

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:18:20 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) cited four campaign committees today for failing to file the Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) for primary elections on September 9.

FEC Cites Committees for Failure to File Florida Pre-Primary Report

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:13:26 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited three campaign committees today for failing to file the Pre-Primary report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) for a primary election on August 26, 2008, in Florida.

FEC Approves Four Advisory Opinions and Grants Request to Withdraw from Public Funding Program

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:12:50 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) considered four advisory opinions and approved Senator John McCain’s request to withdraw from the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Program.

FEC to Meet on August 21 to Consider Advisory Opinion Requests and Other Matters

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:10:18 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Thursday, August 21, 2008. Please click link to view items to be concidered.

FEC Cites Committees for Failure to File Wyoming Pre-Primary Report

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:43:41 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC) cited two Senate campaign committees today for failing to file the Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) for the primary election on August 19 in Wyoming.

FEC Summarizes Party Financial Activity

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 08:43:15 -0400

Washington –The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that Republican party committees raised $409 million from January 2007 through June 30, 2008.

Number of Federal PAC's Increases

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:35:53 -0400

WASHINGTON --The number of federally registered political action committees (PACs) increased slightly during the first six months of 2008.

FEC Completes Action on Two Enforcement Matters

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:35:18 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) today announced final action in two enforcement cases. Detailed information on all FEC enforcement actions is available through the Enforcement Query System at http://eqs.nictusa.com/eqs/searcheqs.

FEC Cites Committee for Failure to File Connecticut Pre-Primary Report

Fri, 8 Aug 2008 14:04:27 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited a Congressional campaign committee today for failing to file the Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) for the primary election on August 12 in Connecticut.

FEC Cites Committees for Failure to File Kansas, Michigan and Missouri Pre-Primary Reports

Wed, 6 Aug 2008 09:11:49 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited four campaign committees today for failing to file the Pre-Primary report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) for primary elections on August 5, 2008, in Kansas, Michigan and Missouri.

FEC Approves Two Advisory Opinions and Adopts Meeting Calendar

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:40:35 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) approved two Advisory Opinions and adopted a calendar of upcoming FEC meetings dates.

FEC to Meet on July 28 to Consider Advisory Opinion Requests

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:42:02 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Monday, July 28, 2008

FEC Approves Matching Funds for 2008 Presidential Candidates

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:33:50 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has certified that six Presidential candidates are eligible to receive a total of $7,441,898.38 in federal matching funds for their 2008 primary campaigns

FEC Elects Officers for 2008

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 11:39:44 -0400

WASHINGTON--At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC) elected Donald F. McGahn II as chairman and Steven Walther as vice chairman for the remainder of 2008.

New FEC Commissioners Assume Office: Will Hold First Open Meeting on July 10

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 10:41:03 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) will hold an open meeting on Thursday July 10, 2008. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Commission’s offices at 999 E Street, N.W. in Washington. This will be the first meeting for new Commissioners ...

District Court Rules for FEC in SpeechNow Case

Thu, 3 Jul 2008 12:15:40 -0400

WASHINGTON –The United States District Court for the District of Columbia has denied a request by SpeechNow.org for a preliminary injunction which sought to block the Federal Election Commission (FEC) from enforcing contribution limits contained in the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA).

FEC Summarizes Party Financial Activity

Mon, 9 Jun 2008 14:33:02 -0400

Washington - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that receipts of the national committees of the Democratic party increased significantly during the period January 1, 2007 through April 30, 2008, while receipts of Republican national committees declined over the same period, when compared with earlier election cycles.

FEC Launches Enhanced Presidential Campaign Finance Map

Wed, 21 May 2008 12:21:30 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has introduced a new and improved version of its Presidential Campaign Finance map

FEC Collects $54,100 in Civil Penalties

Thu, 15 May 2008 12:33:07 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) today announced final action in eight enforcement cases, four of which led to civil penalties totaling $54,100.

FEC Collects $64,000 in Civil Penalties

Fri, 9 May 2008 14:16:32 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) today announced final action in six enforcement cases, two of which led to civil penalties totaling $64,000.

ADR Program Resolves Six Cases, Civil Penalties Total $11,450

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:00:47 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) made public six campaign finance enforcement matters today that were resolved successfully through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program. The Commission assessed civil penalties in three cases totaling $11,450.

District Court Rules for FEC in Independent Expenditure Case

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 16:52:23 -0400

WASHINGTON –The United States District Court for the Central District of California has ruled in favor of the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) on two motions in the Commission’s ongoing suit against Stephen Adams to enforce disclosure requirements in the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA).

Contributions to Party Committees Rise for Democrats and Decline for Republicans

Thu, 6 Mar 2008 15:49:44 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that receipts of the national, state and local committees of the Democratic party increased significantly in 2007-2008 when compared with earlier election cycles.

FEC Cites Ortiz for Congress Committee for Failure to File Texas Pre-Primary Report

Fri, 29 Feb 2008 16:33:15 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one Congressional campaign committee in Texas today for failing to file the Pre-Primary report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).

Notice to Reporters and Editors

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:45:09 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) sent the attached letter to Senator John McCain on Tuesday, responding to his letter to the FEC advising that he is withdrawing from the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Program.

FEC, Meeks Campaign and Congressman Meeks Reach Agreement on Campaign Finance Violations

Tue, 5 Feb 2008 15:23:47 -0400

Washington - The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) has entered into a conciliation agreement with Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (NY/6) and his campaign committee, Meeks for Congress (Committee), in which they agree to pay a $63,000 civil penalty to resolve violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).

FEC Discusses Advisory Opinion Requests from SpeechNow.org and FreeCause, Inc.; Elects Vice Chair

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:26:34 -0400

Washington – At its open session January 24, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) discussed and voted on draft responses to Advisory Opinion Requests (AORs) from SpeechNow.org and FreeCause, Inc.

FEC Alternative Dispute Resolution Program Continues to Show Impressive Results

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 15:07:11 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) successfully resolved and made public forty-four campaign finance enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program in the second half of 2007. The Commission assessed civil penalties totaling $65,700 in nineteen of the matters included in the table below.

FEC Records Slight Increase in the Number of PACs

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 15:43:52 -0400

WASHINGTON --The number of federally registered political action committees (PACs) increased by 1.5% from 4,168 on July 1, 2007, to 4,234 by January 1, 2008 according to a semi-annual survey released by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission).

Federal Court Upholds Campaign Finance Law: Citizens United Must Provide Donor Information for Film About Hillary Clinton

Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:43:11 -0400

A three-judge panel of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia sided with the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) yesterday and denied a request by Citizens United to block the FEC from enforcing disclosure and other provisions of campaign finance law related to the film Hillary: the Movie and advertising intended to promote it.

FEC Reports Major Accomplishments in 2007: Near Record Civil Penalties, Major Regulatory and other Policy Actions, and Important Disclosure Improvements

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 14:09:55 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) reported today that it collected civil penalties totaling $5,579,574 during 2007.This is the second largest annual total collected by the Commission in its history.Among the major cases completed this year, the Commission collected $1,000,000 from MZM Inc. and Mitchell Wade, $775,000 from America Coming Together, and $750,000 from Progress for America, the second, fourth and fifth largest penalties in the Commission’s history. Overall, ten cases were completed with civil penalties of $100,000 or more.Four of the top five penalties in the Commission’s 32 year history have been collected in the last two years.

FEC to Meet on January 24

Tue, 8 Jan 2008 13:30:25 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will hold its first open meeting of 2008 on Thursday January 24, at which time the Commission will discuss Advisory Opinions and agency administrative matters.

FEC Completes Action on Four Enforcement Cases; Civil Penalties in Two Matters Total $19,600

Thu, 27 Dec 2007 15:20:57 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action on four enforcement cases.

FEC To Collect $74,500 in West Virginia Senate Millionaire’s Amendment Case

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:26:58 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) announced today that John Reeves Raese, a Senate candidate from West Virginia in 2006, and his campaign committee, Raese for Senate Committee, agreed to pay a $74,500 civil penalty for failing to file timely and accurate disclosure reports required for candidates who spend significant personal funds in their campaigns.

Kucinich Sixth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:25:07 -0400

WASHINGTON – On Monday the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) certified Dennis J. Kucinich as the sixth 2008 presidential candidate eligible to receive federal matching funds. Kucinich is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2008.

Hunter Seventh Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:24:26 -0400

WASHINGTON – Duncan Hunter is the seventh 2008 presidential candidate to be declared eligible by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) to receive federal matching funds. Hunter is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2008.

FEC Approves Matching Funds for 2008 Candidates

Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:22:21 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has certified $19,287,504.65 in federal matching funds to seven Presidential candidates for the 2008 election. These totals reflect contributions submitted by qualified candidates (including their initial threshold submissions) through December.

FEC Approves Candidate Travel Regulations and Explanation and Justification of Electioneering Communications Rule, Four Advisory Opinions

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:38:15 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting on December 14, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) approved an Explanation and Justification of final rules implementing the Supreme Court's ruling in FEC v. Wisconsin Right to Life (WRTL).

FEC Introduces Online Map to Track U.S. Senate and House Campaign Finances

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 10:35:16 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) now has a new, interactive map on its web site (http://www.fec.gov) that displays financial activity of 2008 Congressional candidates. With a simple click of the mouse, a user can find lists of candidates and money raised and spent on a state-by-state basis.

FEC to Meet on December 14 to Consider Five Advisory Opinions, Candidate Travel Regulations and Explanation and Justification of Electioneering Communications Rule

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 10:09:52 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Friday, December 14, 2007 to consider five advisory opinions.

FEC Collects $234,405 in Administrative Fines from 185 Committees

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:33:48 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has fined 185 political committees a total of $234,405 in civil penalties for filing late campaign finance reports or failing to file at all.*

Biden Fifth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 16:04:10 -0400

WASHINGTON – Joseph Biden is the fifth 2008 presidential candidate to be declared eligible by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) to receive federal matching funds. Biden is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2008.

FEC to Meet on December 6 to Consider Five Advisory Opinion Requests

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 15:25:04 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Thursday, December 6, 2007,

Disclosure of Bundled Contributions by Lobbyists/Registrants and Lobbyist/Registrant PACs (HLOG Act) (2007)

Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:39:14 -0400

"The FEC has received comments on its proposed rules regarding bundling of contributions by lobbyists."

FEC Completes Action on 10 Enforcement Cases; Civil Penalties in Two Matters Total $46,750

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:07:24 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action on ten enforcement cases. Civil penalties totaling $46,750 were assessed in two matters.

FEC Unanimously Approves Advisory Opinions on Presidential Matching Fund Program and Campaign Activity by Foreign Nationals

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 16:57:58 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) unanimously approved an Advisory Opinion (AO) in response to a request from Chris Dodd for President, Inc., the campaign committee for Senator Chris Dodd (CT).

FEC to Consider Advisory Opinions on Presidential Matching Fund Program and Campaign Activity by Foreign Nationals

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 14:41:28 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Thursday, November 29, 2007, to consider an Advisory Opinion (AO) in response to a request from Chris Dodd for President, Inc., the campaign committee for Senator Chris Dodd (CT).

Dodd Fourth Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 09:29:16 -0400

WASHINGTON - Christopher Dodd is the fourth 2008 presidential candidate to be declared eligible by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) to receive federal matching funds. Dodd is seeking the Democratic nomination for president in 2008.

FEC Completes Action in Seven Enforcement Cases; Two State Parties Agree to Civil Penalties Totaling $17,000

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:40:13 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action seven on enforcement cases.

Media Fund to Pay $580,000 Civil Penalty

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:39:23 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) announced today that it has reached a settlement with The Media Fund, a 527 organization charged with violating federal campaign finance laws during the 2004 Presidential election.

FEC To Consider Renaissance Health Services Corporation Advisory Opinion; Cancels Travel Rules Hearing

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 08:31:34 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) will meet on Thursday, November 15, to consider a draft Advisory Opinion (AO) in response to a request from Renaissance Health Service Corporation regarding the member status of individuals in a nonprofit organization.

FEC Completes Action in 12 Enforcement Cases; Civil Penalties in Two Matters Total $30,000

Mon, 5 Nov 2007 13:29:30 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action in 12 enforcement cases

FEC approves a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and their PACs, and Advisory Opinion on XM Radio’s “POTUS ’08” Channel

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:42:06 -0400

Washington – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) unanimously approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and the PACs of Lobbyists and Registrants.

FEC to Consider Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants and their PACs, and Advisory Opinion on XM Radio’s POTUS ’08 Channel

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:24:51 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet on Tuesday, October 30, 2007, to consider a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Reporting Contributions Bundled by Lobbyists, Registrants, and the PACs of Lobbyists and Registrants, to implement section 204 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA). The Commission will also consider a draft Advisory Opinion (AO) in response to a request from XM Satellite Radio Inc. (XM).

FEC Third Quarter Shows Continued Records in Enforcement and Agressive Pre-2008 Rulemaking Schedule

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 11:24:06 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) reported today that it collected civil penalties totaling $3,751,347 during the first nine months of 2007. This is the second largest total collected by the Commission in the first nine months of any year in its history.

FEC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Candidate Travel, Definition of Leadership PAC

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 17:07:50 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) today approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement section 601 of the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (HLOGA).

FEC Files Notice of Appeal in Shays v. FEC

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 14:10:32 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) filed a Notice of Appeal today in Shays v. FEC (Case 1:06-cv-01247-CKK), commonly referred to as Shays III.

FEC Approves Five Advisory Opinions

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 16:44:02 -0400

Issues include PAC Structures, Use of Campaign and Leadership PAC Funds, Contributions via Online Banking, and Participation in State Campaigns

FEC To Hold Public Hearing on Electioneering Communications and the Supreme Court’s decision in Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC

Thu, 11 Oct 2007 12:10:23 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday and Thursday, October 17-18, as part of a rulemaking to incorporate the Supreme Court’s recent decision in Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC into the Commission’s regulations.

PAC Activity Continues Climb In 2006

Fri, 5 Oct 2007 12:57:49 -0400

WASHINGTON - Financial activity by political action committees (PACs) increased during 2005-2006 when compared to the prior two-year period, according to figures compiled by the Federal Election Commission.

FEC Collects $63,000, Resolves 10 Enforcement Cases

Mon, 1 Oct 2007 12:29:22 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently resolved 10 enforcement cases.

Federal Election Commission Announces Plans to Issue New Regulations to Implement the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:14:16 -0400

On September 14, the President signed into law the Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 (S.1), which includes many revisions to the ethics rules that govern the conduct of U.S. Senators and members of the House of Representatives.

Compilation of Official Vote Totals in Federal Races

Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:10:51 -0400

Federal Elections 2006: Election Results for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives is now available.

FEC Approves Advisory Opinion for Tyco International Management Company

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:48:03 -0400

WASHINGTON – At its open meeting yesterday the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) approved an Advisory Opinion requested by Tyco International Management Company and its political action committee (PAC).

Tancredo Second Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:46:47 -0400

WASHINGTON – Tom Tancredo this week became the second 2008 presidential candidate to be declared eligible by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) to receive federal matching funds. Tancredo is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2008.

FEC Resolves Seven Enforcement Cases

Wed, 12 Sep 2007 16:46:16 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently resolved seven enforcement cases.

Club for Growth Agrees to Pay $350,000 Penalty for Failing to Register as a Political Committee

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 11:38:50 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) announced today that it has reached an agreement with Citizens Club for Growth, Inc. (formerly known as Club for Growth, Inc.) that, if approved by the Court, would end a lawsuit pending before the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

FEC Resolved Two Matters Involving Internet Activity; Applies Media Exemption to Political Blogs

Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:00:13 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission announced today that it has unanimously resolved two complaints alleging that Internet blog activity is subject to Commission regulation, finding that the activity is exempt from regulation under the media or volunteer exemption.

FEC Launches new Internet Tool

Fri, 31 Aug 2007 09:25:13 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that it is launching a new system on its website (www.fec.gov) offering automated email updates for a variety of campaign finance information. The new service will allow users to sign-up to receive notification whenever information important to them is added or changed on the Commission’s site.

District Court Rules in Favor of FEC – Upholds FEC Approach to 527s

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 16:19:26 -0400

WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the Federal Election Commission’s motion for summary judgment in Shays, et al., v. FEC.

FEC To Collect $775,000 Civil Penalty From America Coming Together

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:43:46 -0400

WASHINGTON –The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) announced today that it has reached a settlement with America Coming Together (ACT) regarding violations of federal campaign finance laws during the 2004 Presidential election.

McCain First Presidential Candidate Declared Eligible for Primary Matching Funds in 2008 Race

Tue, 28 Aug 2007 15:19:16 -0400

WASHINGTON – John McCain today became the first 2008 presidential candidate to be declared eligible by the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) to receive federal matching funds. McCain is seeking the Republican nomination for president in 2008.

FEC Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Electioneering Communications

Thu, 23 Aug 2007 15:36:58 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) today approved a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to implement the Supreme Court decision in Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC (WRTL).

FEC CLOSES 11 ENFORCMENT CASES; COLLECTS $24,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES IN TWO CASES

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:11:11 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently closed 11 enforcement cases, collecting $24,000 in penalties in two of those cases.

2008 CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES RAISE $239 MILLION IN FIRST HALF OF 2007

Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:10:46 -0400

WASHINGTON – 2008 candidates for the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives reported raising a total of $239 million from January 1 through June 30, 2007, according to data compiled by the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

DISTRICT COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF FEC

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 15:06:33 -0400

WASHINGTON – On August 15, 2007 the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan ruled in favor of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) and the Department of Justice in a case brought by Geoffrey N. Fieger, Nancy Fisher, and Fieger, Fieger, Kenney and Johnson PC.

DISTRICT COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF FEC - UPHOLDS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF MILLIONAIRES’ AMENDMENT

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:24:46 -0400

WASHINGTON – On August 9, 2007, a three judge panel of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia granted the Federal Election Commission’s (FEC/Commission) motion for summary judgment against Jack Davis, the 2006 Democratic Party candidate for the House of Representatives in New York’s 26th District.

FEC Summarizes January - June 2007 Political Party Fundraising Figures

Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:30:07 -0400

WASHINGTON – During the first six months of 2007, Democratic party committees that file disclosure reports with the Federal Election Commission (FEC or the Commission) raised $111.5 million and spent $67.7 million.

FEC COLLECTS OVER $2 MILLION IN CIVIL PENALTIES IN FIRST HALF OF 2007

Tue, 7 Aug 2007 10:33:46 -0400

WASHINGTON - The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) reported today that it collected civil penalties totaling $2,257,642 during the first six months of 2007.

FEC OPEN MEETING WEDNESDAY AUGUST 1

Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:44:42 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 1, 2007, to consider an Advisory Opinion Request (AOR) from the Reyes Committee, Inc.

FEC OPEN MEETING THURSDAY JULY 26

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:21:51 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2007.

FEC CLOSES SEVEN ENFORCMENT CASES, COLLECTS $21,000 IN CIVIL PENALTIES

Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:46:35 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently closed seven enforcement cases, collecting $21,000 in penalties.

COMMISSION TO CONDUCT RULEMAKING FOLLOWING SUPREME COURT RULING

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:01:09 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) announced today that it will undertake a rulemaking to incorporate the Supreme Court decision in Wisconsin Right to Life v. FEC into the Commission’s regulations.

FEC COMPLETES FIVE ENFORCEMENT MATTERS, COLLECTS $21,750 IN CIVIL PENALTIES

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:41:45 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action on five enforcement matters, collecting $21,750 in penalties.

FEC FILES SUIT AGAINST STEPHEN ADAMS FOR REPORTING AND DISCLAIMER VIOLATIONS RELATED TO 2004 PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ADS

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 16:16:57 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) has filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Western Division, against Stephen Adams, charging that he failed to report and include proper disclaimers on $1,000,000 in billboard ads during the 2004 Presidential race.

Number of Federal PAC's Decreases

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:43:15 -0400

WASHINGTON --The number of federally registered political action committees (PACs) declined slightly, from 4,183 on January 1, 2007, to 4,168 by July 1, 2007 according to a semi-annual survey released by the Federal Election Commission.

HEARING ON HYBRID COMMUNICATIONS – WEDNESDAY, JULY 11TH

Tue, 10 Jul 2007 14:42:22 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (the Commission/FEC) will hold a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2007, regarding hybrid communications.

Both Major Parties to Receive Public Funding for 2008 Conventions

Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:27:40 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) today announced that each of the two major political parties’ convention committees will receive initial payments of $16,356,000 from the U.S. Treasury for planning and conducting their respective 2008 Presidential nominating conventions. The 2008 Democratic National Convention Committee, Inc. will hold its convention in Denver, Colorado, from August 25-28, 2008. The Committee on Arrangements for the 2008 Republican National Convention will host its convention in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota, from September 1-4, 2008.

ADR PROGRAM RESOLVES NINE CASES

Thu, 21 Jun 2007 12:23:34 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has successfully resolved nine campaign finance enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

FEC COLLECTS $78,000 CIVIL PENALTY FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS 527 FUND

Tue, 19 Jun 2007 15:47:37 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) announced today that it has reached a settlement with the National Association of Realtors 527 Fund (NAR 527) in connection with violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act/ FECA) during the 2004 election cycle.

FEC Introduces Online Map to Track Presidential Campaign Contributions

Wed, 13 Jun 2007 14:06:16 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) now has a new, interactive map on its web site (http://www.fec.gov) that displays individual contributions to the 2008 Presidential candidates.

FEC OPEN MEETING THURSDAY MAY 31

Wed, 30 May 2007 16:34:24 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (the Commission/FEC) will meet at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 31, 2007 (note: this represents a change from the normal meeting time).

Parties Raise over $120 Million Thus Far in 2007

Tue, 22 May 2007 16:41:07 -0400

Federal Election Commission Releases Four Month Fundraising Totals for National Parties

WASHINGTON - During the first four months of 2007, national Republican party committees raised $61.2 million and spent $46.5 million, while their Democratic counterparts raised $59.4 million and spent $36.5 million. This is a 25% decline in receipts for Republicans when compared to the same period in 2005 and a 26% increase for Democrats. When compared to the same period in 2003, the last presidential cycle, Republicans registered a 21% decrease in federal receipts, while the Democrats showed a 126% increase.

FEC Collects $22,500 in Civil Penalties in Two Enforcement Actions and Dismisses Three Complaints

Wed, 16 May 2007 13:38:26 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action on five matters under review (MURs), collecting a total of $22,500 in civil penalties in two cases and concluding that no violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) occurred in three other matters.

THOMASENIA DUNCAN NAMED GENERAL COUNSEL

Thu, 10 May 2007 09:33:03 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that Thomasenia (Tommie) Duncan has been selected to serve as the Commission’s General Counsel.

FEC Approves Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hybrid Communications and Two Advisory Opinions

Thu, 3 May 2007 16:23:04 -0400

At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission (FEC/Commission) approved for public comment a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on hybrid communications, which are political party communications that refer to one or more clearly identified Federal candidate(s) and also refer generically to other candidates without clearly identifying them.

FEC Collects $29,500 in Civil Penalties and Completes Action on Four Enforcement Actions

Thu, 3 May 2007 08:26:45 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently collected a total of $29,500 in civil penalties and completed action on four matters previously under review (MURs).

ATTENTION WIRE SERVICES, DAYBOOK EDITORS:

Wed, 2 May 2007 15:49:47 -0400

FEC OPEN MEETING THURSDAY MAY 3rd – Commission to Consider Two Advisory Opinion Requests and Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Hybrid Communications

FEC Collects $110,00 in Civil Penalties in Two Enforcement Actions and Dismisses Complaints in Three Other Matters

Wed, 2 May 2007 08:31:19 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently completed action on five matters previously under review (MURs), collecting a total of $110,000 in civil penalties and dismissing complaints against William D. Mason, Henry Ewert, and Friends for Harry Reid.

FEC REPORTS MOST SUCCESSFUL FIRST QUARTER IN ITS HISTORY, COLLECTING OVER $1.1 MILLION IN CIVIL PENALTIES

Tue, 1 May 2007 13:01:25 -0400

Washington – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) reported today that it collected civil penalties of more than $1.1 million during the first three months of 2007, the largest total collected by the Commission in the first three months of any year in its history. This included the third largest payment in the agency’s history: a $750,000 penalty from the Progress for America Voter Fund.

FEC Fines Jamie Jacob Morgan $60,000 for Knowing and Willful Violations

Tue, 24 Apr 2007 09:22:53 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently entered into a conciliation agreement with Mr. Jamie Jacob Morgan (Morgan), a 2002 Republican candidate for Congress in Michigan’s 12th District. Morgan agreed to pay a $60,000 civil penalty for committing knowing and willful violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).

FEC Fines Colorado Democratic Party $105,000

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:09:06 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently reached a conciliation agreement with the Colorado Democratic Party (CDP/ the Committee). This action stemmed from an audit of the party undertaken by the FEC following the 2002 election cycle. The Committee agreed to pay a civil penalty of $105,000.

FEC Approves Advisory Opinion for Atlatl, Inc.

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:15:14 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) met in open session today and approved an Advisory Opinion issued to Atlatl, Inc. on a 4 to 1 vote. The opinion concluded that Atlatl, Inc., a software development company in Durham, North Carolina, and its service Simply Easier Payments may offer its credit card processing services to political committees for online fundraising.

Public Issuance of the Audit Report on Clark for President, Inc.

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:58:43 -0400

Please find a copy of the audit report and related documents for Clark for President, Inc. that was approved by the Commission on March 22, 20007.

Public Issuance of the Audit Report Bush-Cheney '04 Inc. and the Bush-Cheney '04 Compliance Committee, Inc.

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:53:43 -0400

Please find a copy of the final audit report and related documents for the Bush-Cheney '04 Inc. and the Bush-Cheney '04 Compliance Committee, Inc. Audit report that was approved by the Commission on March 22, 2007.

Federal Election Commission Makes Legislative Recommendations

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:23:44 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) met in open session today and unanimously approved five legislative recommendations to be forwarded to the President and Congress. Commission Chairman Robert Lenhard described the recommendations as “measured, common-sense changes that would bolster the Commission’s ability to efficiently and effectively perform its disclosure and enforcement duties.” The Commission makes recommendations annually, with an eye toward improving the administration of Federal election laws.

FEC Collects $81,578 in Civil Penalties for Prohibited Corporate Contributions Made by Highmark Inc.

Thu, 12 Apr 2007 12:08:03 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently collected civil penalties totaling $81,578 for Highmark Inc.’s payment of fundraising costs associated with events held for America’s Foundation and former Senator Rick Santorum’s (R-PA) campaign committee.

FEC Fines Jim Gerlach for Congress Committee $120,000

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 10:24:25 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC/the Commission) recently reached a conciliation agreement with the Jim Gerlach for Congress Committee (the Committee) and its treasurer over their failure to comply with several reporting provisions of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act). The Committee agreed to pay a civil penalty of $120,000.

FEC COMPLETES ACTION ON FOUR ENFORCEMENT CASES

Thu, 5 Apr 2007 12:29:30 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently completed action on four matters previously under review (MURs); 5767, 5808, 5681, and 5743

FEC AND IFES CO-HOST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SETTING GLOBAL POLITICAL FINANCE STANDARDS

Tue, 3 Apr 2007 12:37:14 -0400

FEC Vice Chairman David Mason, FEC Commissioners Hans von Spakovsky and Ellen Weintraub and current IFES President Richard Soudriette and incoming IFES President Jean-Pierre Kingsley participated in the all-day event focused on administering and enforcing campaign finance laws.

FEC COMPLETES ACTION ON AUDITS OF BUSH/CHENEY’04 AND CLARK FOR PRESIDENT, APPROVES ADVISORY OPINION REQUEST FOR SENATOR MCCASKILL

Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:49:59 -0400

The FEC approved Final Audit Reports from the 2004 Presidential campaigns of Bush/Cheney ’04 and Clark for President. The Commission voted to approve findings that Bush/Cheney ’04 did not exceed the expenditure limit of $74,620,000 for the general election and need not repay any funds to the U.S. Treasury.

FEC OPEN MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 22

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 14:50:44 -0400

ATTENTION WIRE SERVICES, DAYBOOK EDITORS:

The Federal Election Commission (the Commission/FEC) will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March, 22, 2007

Public Issuance of the Report of the Audit Division on Kucinich for President, Inc.

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 13:17:12 -0400

Please find a copy of the final audit report and related documents on Kucinich for President, Inc. that was approved by the Commission on March 8, 2007.

Public Issuance of the Audit Report on LaRouche in 2004

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:09:17 -0400

Please find a copy of the audit report and related documents on LaRouche in 2004, which was approved by the Commission on March 8, 2007.

FEC FINES 22 COMMITTEES $39,500 FOR FILING REPORTS AFTER DEADLINES

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:08:03 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has fined 22 political committees for a total of $39,500, in civil penalties through its Administrative Fine Program, bringing to 1,364 and $1,873,621 the total number of cases and fines collected by the FEC since the program began in 2000.

TONER DEPARTS FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 10:31:47 -0400

The Federal Election Commission expresses its gratitude to former FEC Chairman Michael E. Toner, who left the agency today to join the law firm of Bryan Cave LLP. Commissioner Toner, who joined the Commission in 2002, served as FEC Chairman last year.

FEC DISMISSES COORDINATION COMPLAINT FILED AGAINST PROGRESS FOR AMERICA VOTER FUND

Tue, 13 Mar 2007 14:00:37 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission (the Commission) recently completed action on a matter previously under review (MUR).

RON PAUL has filed BOTH FEC Form 1 - Statement of Organization and FEC Form 2 - Statement of Candidacy

Mon, 12 Mar 2007 13:52:37 -0400

The FEC has received a Statement of Candidacy and a Statement of Organization from Ron Paul.

PARTY FINANCIAL ACTIVITY SUMMARIZED FOR THE 2006 ELECTION CYCLE

Wed, 7 Mar 2007 16:21:41 -0400

WASHINGTON – Federal committees of the two major parties raised and spent nearly $1.1 billion between January 1, 2005, and December 31, 2006, according to a Federal Election Commission (FEC) compilation of information from reports submitted by party committees at the national, state, and local levels.

ATTENTION WIRE SERVICES, DAYBOOK EDITORS

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 12:32:22 -0400

FEC OPEN MEETING THURSDAY MARCH 8th – Commission to Consider Advisory Opinion Request, Final Audit reports of Kucinich for President and Larouche in 2004

APPEALS COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF FEC - REFORM PARTY MUST REPAY $333,558

Tue, 6 Mar 2007 10:20:45 -0400

WASHINGTON –The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a district court decision in favor of the Federal Election Commission requiring the Reform Party of the United States (Reform Party) to repay $333,558 in public funds to the U.S. Treasury. The repayment stems from an audit of the Reform Party’s 2000 nominating convention committee by the FEC. The Commission found that the Reform Party impermissibly spent a portion of its public funding on non-convention related expenditures. The Appeals Court affirmed the judgment against the Reform Party and ruled that all challenges to FEC repayment determinations must occur in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia.

FEC FINES NINE COMMITTEES FOR FILING REPORTS AFTER DEADLINES

Mon, 5 Mar 2007 13:05:43 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has fined nine political committees for a total of $10,805 in civil penalties through its Administrative Fines Program, bringing to 1,342 and $1,838,171 the total number of cases and fines collected by the FEC since the program began in 2000.

FEC APPROVES BARACK OBAMA ADVISORY OPINION, CLARIFIES ENFORCEMENT TERMS

Thu, 1 Mar 2007 15:13:51 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) met in open session on Thursday, March 1, 2007 and unanimously approved an Advisory Opinion permitting Senator Barack Obama to solicit and receive contributions designated for the 2008 presidential general election while retaining the option of refunding those contributions and accepting public funding should he become the Democratic Party’s nominee.

FEC TO COLLECT $750,000 CIVIL PENALTY FROM PROGRESS FOR AMERICA VOTER FUND

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:02:38 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced today that it has reached a settlement with the Progress for America Voter Fund (PFA-VF), a 527 organization accused of violating Federal campaign finance laws during the 2004 Presidential election.

FEC COMPLETES ACTION ON TWO ENFORCEMENT CASES

Tue, 27 Feb 2007 09:11:35 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently completed action on two matters previously under review (MURs).

Audit Report for: Northrop Grumman Corporation PAC

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:49:40 -0400

A copy of the audit report and related documents on Employees of Northrop Grumman Corporation PAC, which was approved by the Commission on February 6, 2007

FEC Publishes Draft Response to Obama Advisory Opinion Request.

Thu, 22 Feb 2007 15:39:17 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) today published a draft Advisory Opinion regarding Senator Barack Obama’s ability to solicit and receive contributions for the 2008 general election while remaining eligible to receive general election public funding should he win the Democratic nomination. The FEC will consider this draft Advisory Opinion during an Open Meeting on Thursday, March 1, 2007.

ADR PROGRAM RESOLVES SEVEN CASES

Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:42:34 -0400

The Federal Election Commission has successfully resolved seven enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

FEC COMPLETES ACTION ON SIX ENFORCEMENT CASES

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 12:37:51 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently completed action on six matters previously under review (MURs). The Commission found no reason to believe that violations of the law occurred in three matters, and exercised its prosecutorial discretion and dismissed three complaints.

FEC Institutes Hearings in Enforcement Cases and Issues Three Advisory Opinions

Fri, 9 Feb 2007 12:05:18 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (FEC/ the Commission) met in open session on Thursday, February 8, 2007 and unanimously approved an eight-month pilot program for oral hearings at the later stages of enforcement cases. The Commission also unanimously approved three Advisory Opinions(AOs) addressing: the permissibility of a specific fundraising program, the status of a senatorial campaign committee formed by a minor party, and the use of surplus funds in a Federal officeholder’s State campaign account. Finally, Chairman Lenhard voiced his thanks to outgoing General Counsel Larry Norton and Deputy General Counsel Jim Kahl, who were attending their last public meeting as employees of the FEC.

Commission Meeting February 8

Wed, 7 Feb 2007 12:15:52 -0400

The FEC will meet in open session Thursday at 10 am

Statement of Candidacy from Rudy Giuliani

Mon, 5 Feb 2007 14:51:03 -0400

The FEC has received a Statement of Candidacy and an amended Statement of Organization from Rudy Giuliani

FEC Completes Action on Four Enforcement Cases

Wed, 31 Jan 2007 15:59:46 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission recently has made public action on four matters previously under review (MURs). In MUR 5810, the Democratic Party of Virginia – Federal Campaign Committee paid a $17,500 civil penalty for failing to report receipts and disbursements accurately on its 2003 Mid-Year Report.

Mike Huckabee has filed BOTH FEC Form 1 - Statement of Organization and FEC Form 2 - Statement of Candidacy

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 12:55:56 -0400

We have received a Statement of Organization and Statement of Candidacy for a prospective Presidential candidate.

Duncan Hunter has filed FEC Form 2 - Statement of Candidacy Form

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 14:32:15 -0400

We have received a Statement of Candidacy for a Duncan Hunter and an updated FORM 1-Statement of Organization..

Tancredo for Secure America has filed FORM 1-Statement of Organization with the FEC

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 12:41:13 -0400

We have received a Statement of Organization for a prospective Presidential candidate.

ADR PROGRAM RESOLVES TWO CASES

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:54:13 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has successfully resolved two enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

ADR 323 & ADR 350

FEC ANNOUNCES UPDATED CONTRIBUTION LIMITS

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 16:50:16 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today announced revised contribution limits which have been indexed for inflation and are effective for the 2007-2008 elections for President, U.S. Senate, and U.S. House of Representatives.

ATTENTION WIRE SERVICES, DAYBOOK EDITORS:

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:13:04 -0400

The Federal Election Commission (Commission) will meet in open session on Thursday January 25, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Commission’s offices at 999 E Street, N.W. in Washington.

THOMASENIA DUNCAN NAMED ACTING GENERAL COUNSEL

Tue, 23 Jan 2007 10:12:01 -0400

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has designated Thomasenia (Tommie) Duncan to serve as Acting General Counsel beginning February 17, 2007. Ms. Duncan, who is currently Associate General Counsel for General Law and Advice, will serve as Acting General Counsel while the Commission conducts an open search for a new General Counsel.

Clinton and Richardson register Exploratory Committees

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 11:47:45 -0400

The FEC has receives statements of organization and candidacy from Hillary Rodham Clinton and Bill Richardson, creating Presidential Exploratory Committees

Obama Exploratory Committee Form 1 Statement of Organization.

Tue, 16 Jan 2007 10:56:21 -0400

We have received a Statement of Organization for a prospective Presidential candidate.

Duncan Hunter has filed FEC Form 1 - Statement of Organization

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:59:46 -0400

We have received a Statement of Organization for a prospective Presidential candidate.

ADR Program Resolves Three Cases

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:50:13 -0400

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission has successfully resolved three enforcement matters through its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) program.

In ADR 308, the Fortuño 2004, Inc. committee paid a $1,000 civil penalty for failing to itemize debts and obligations accurately on their 2003 and 2004 campaign financial reports.

In ADR 318, the Hall for Congress committee paid a $1,000 civil penalty for failing to disclose all financial activity on its 2004 April Quarterly report.

The Commission dismissed a complaint against the Marty Schwimmer Congressional Committee in ADR 348 because the committee filed its 2006 Pre-Primary Report on time.

The ADR program has proved very effective in expediting resolution of certain types of violations and reduced the agency’s costs for resolving some enforcement matters. This brings to 281 the total number of cases resolved through the ADR program since it began on October 2, 2000.

The ADR process is designed to reach an expedient resolution with a mutually agreeable settlement that is in compliance with the Federal Election Campaign Act. For a case to be considered for ADR treatment, a respondent must express willingness to engage in the ADR process, agree to set aside the statute of limitations while the case is being resolved, and participate in mediation if necessary. Resolutions are submitted to the Commissioners for final approval. Closed ADR negotiated settlement summaries are available in the FEC’s Press and Public Records office.

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