MUR #7874
Patriots of America PACSummary
RESPONDENTS: Patriots of America PAC; Backer, Dan; Foley, Henry "Hank"; Viens, Timothy
COMPLAINANT: Griffin, Karyn Kay
SUBJECT: Committees-PAC; Reporting
DISPOSITION: The Commission failed by a vote of 2-4 to:
a. Find reason to believe that Dan Backer in his personal capacity, and Patriots of America PAC and Henry “Hank” Foley in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and (g) and 11 C.F.R. §§ 104.4(b) (2) and 104.14(d) by failing to file accurate reports with the Commission and failing to file a 48 Hour Report in connection with the dissemination of an independent expenditure exceeding $10,000.
b. Find no reason to believe that Timothy Viens or Henry “Hank” Foley in his personal capacity violated the Act or Commission regulations in connection with this matter.
c. Direct the Office of General Counsel to draft separate Factual and Legal Analyses with Dan Backer in his personal capacity, and Patriots of America PAC and Henry “Hank” Foley in his official capacity as treasurer.
d. Direct the Office of General Counsel to draft separate Conciliation Agreements with Dan Backer in his personal capacity, and Patriots of America and Henry “Hank” Foley in his official capacity as treasurer.
e. Close the file as to Timothy Viens and Henry “Hank” Foley in his personal capacity.
f. Approve the appropriate letters.
The Commission decided by a vote of 4-2 to:
a. Find no reason to believe that Dan Backer, Patriots of America PAC and Henry “Hank” Foley in his official capacity as treasurer violated 52 U.S.C. § 30104(b) and (g) and 11 C.F.R. §§ 104.4(b)(2) and 104.14(d) by failing to file accurate reports with the Commission and failing to file a 48 Hour Report in connection with the dissemination of an independent expenditure exceeding $10,000.
b. Find no reason to believe that Timothy Viens or Henry “Hank” Foley in his personal capacity violated the Act or Commission regulations in connection with this matter.
c. Close the file as to all respondents.
d. Approve the appropriate letters.
Disposition
Disposition | Penalty | Respondent | Citation |
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No RTB | Patriots of America PAC |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(b) and (g)
11 CFR 104.4(b)(2) 11 CFR 104.14(d) |
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Viens, Timothy | |||
Foley, Henry "Hank" | |||
Foley, Henry "Hank" |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(b) and (g)
11 CFR 104.4(b)(2) 11 CFR 104.14(d) |
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Backer, Dan |
52
U.S.C.
§30104(b) and (g)
11 CFR 104.4(b)(2) 11 CFR 104.14(d) |
Documents
Participants
Relationship | Name |
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Primary respondent | Patriots of America PAC |
Previous respondent | Backer, Dan |
Foley, Henry "Hank" | |
Viens, Timothy | |
Complainant | Griffin, Karyn Kay |
Respondent's counsel | political.law |