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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

MUR #8283

Paula Collins for Congress

Summary

RESPONDENTS: Paula Collins for Congress; Collins, Paula; Manuel, Jacqueline

COMPLAINANT: Curran, James Patrick

SUBJECT: Personal use

DISPOSITION: The Commission decided by a vote of 5-0 to take the following actions in MUR 8283:1. Dismiss the Complaint consistent with the Commission’s prosecutorial discretion to determine the proper ordering of its priorities and use of agency resources. Heckler v. Chaney, 470 U.S. 821, 831-32 (1985), as recommended in the EPS Dismissal Report dated January 22, 2025.2. Close the file effective 30 days from the date the certification of this vote is signed (or on the next business day after the 30th day, if the 30th day falls on a weekend or holiday) as to all Respondents.3. Send the appropriate letters.

Disposition

Disposition Penalty Respondent Citation
Dismissed-Other Collins, Paula 52 U.S.C. §30114(b)
Paula Collins for Congress 52 U.S.C. §30114(b)
Manuel, Jacqueline 52 U.S.C. §30114(b)

Documents

Type Date Document
Complaint, Responses, Designation of Counsel and Extensions of Time 07/28/2024 Response and Designation of Counsel from Paula Collins and Paula Collins for Congress 10 MB
07/12/2024 Notification of Complaint to Paula Collins 970 KB
07/12/2024 Notification of Complaint to Paula Collins for Congress and Jacqueline Manuel in her official capacity as treasurer 947 KB
07/05/2024 Complaint 1 MB
General Counsel Reports, Briefs, Notifications and Responses 03/12/2025 Notification to NYRSC 1007 KB
03/12/2025 Notification with General Counsel's Report to Paula Collins for Congress and Jacqueline Manuel in her official capacity as treasurer and Paula Collins 1007 KB
01/22/2025 General Counsel's Report 872 KB
Certifications 02/05/2025 Paula Collins for Congress and Jacqueline Manuel in her official capacity as treasurer; Paula Collins: EPS Dismissal Report 703 KB

Participants

Relationship Name
Primary respondent Paula Collins for Congress
Previous respondent Collins, Paula
Manuel, Jacqueline
Complainant Curran, James Patrick
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