Citation index: Parts 9001 - 9004 (General election financing)
The citation index lists numerically, then chronologically, all regulations that have a written Explanation and Justification (E&J).
For each regulation listed, the index provides the subject and the year the rule took effect. Be aware that a citation may cover different subjects over the years. The conversion tables trace the periodic reorganization and renumbering of regulations. The Appendix lists previous citations for any current regulation that has been renumbered. Users of this index are referred to the Appendix by an asterisk next to the subject category in this index. If the E&J simply explains an amendment to the regulation, but not a change in Commission policy or citation, only the year and the page are given for the E&J. To locate a particular E&J for a regulation, simply look up the citation, then match up the subject and year, and click on the year listed.
Part 9001: Scope
Part 9002: Definitions
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9002.1 | - | Authorized committee | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (d) | References to committees | 1983 |
| 9002.2 | - | Candidate | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.3 | - | Commission | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1985 |
| - | - | - | 2017 |
| 9002.4 | - | Eligible candidates | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.5 | - | Fund | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.6 | - | * Major party | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.7 | - | * Minor party | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.8 | - | New party | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.9 | - | Political committee | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| 9002.10 | - | Presidential election | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.11 | - | Qualified campaign expense | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | (a) | What is a qualified campaign expense | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (a)(3) | Expenses which violate State or federal laws | 1980 |
| (b) | Expenditures made to further campaign | 1980 | |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | (b)(1) | Expenditure incurred on behalf of campaign | 1980 |
| - | (b)(2) | Expenditure made on behalf of candidate | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b)(2)(iii) | Committee requested to make expenditure | 1983 |
| - | (b)(3) | Expenditure furthering one's election by furthering election of another | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | (b)(4) | Expenditures for travel by media and Secret Service | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b)(5) | Expenditures for legal and accounting services | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | (c) | When expenses are considered qualified campaign expenses | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| 9002.12 | - | Expenditure report period | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.13 | - | Contribution | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| 9002.14 | - | Secretary | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9002.15 | - | Political party | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
Part 9003: Eligibility for payments
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9003.1 | - | Candidate and committee agreements | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1998 |
| - | - | - | 2001 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | General requirements | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Candidate agreement | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(2) | Deadline to submit agreement | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Conditions | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1998 |
| - | - | - | 2001 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | (b)(1) | Burden of proof | 1983 |
| - | (b)(2) | Agreement on documentation | 1983 |
| - | (b)(3) | Explanation of disbursements | 1983 |
| - | (b)(4) | Agreement to furnish all documentation | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (b)(5) | * Examinations and audits | 1983 |
| - | (b)(6) | * Campaign depository | 1983 |
| - | (b)(7) | * Compliance with requirements | 1983 |
| - | (b)(8) | * Agreement to pay civil penalties | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2009 |
| - | (b)(9) | Agreement to pay civil penalties | 1995 |
| - | (b)(10) | Agreement to use closed captioning in advertisements | 1995 |
| - | (b)(11) | Agreement to file electronic reports | 1998 |
| - | - | 9003.1(b)(11) removed | 2001 |
| 9003.2 | - | Candidate certification | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Major party candidates | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b) | Minor and new party candidates | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (c) | All candidates | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | (c)(1) | * Immediate family | 1980 |
| - | (c)(2) | * Exemption for personal funds | 1980 |
| - | (c)(3) | Personal funds | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (c)(3)(i) | Personal funds | 1983 |
| - | (c)(3)(iii) | Personal funds in joint ownership situations | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (c)(4) | Expenditures by vice presidential candidates | 1980 |
| - | (c)(5) | Contributions from family funds not controlled by candidate | 1980 |
| - | (c)(6) | Deposit of personal funds | 1980 |
| - | (c)(7) | Exemption for repayments | 1987 |
| - | (c)(8) | Disbursements made on candidate's credit card | 1987 |
| - | (d) | * Form | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| 9003.3 | - | Allowable contributions | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a) | Legal and accounting compliance fund (GELAC fund) | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Sources | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1)(i) | Establishment of account | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2000 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(ii) | Transfer of excess funds from primary account | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(ii)(A) | Transfer prior to nomination | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(iii) | Contributions designated for the primary but received in the general | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (a)(1)(iv) | Contributions made after start of expenditure report period | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(iv)(C) | Redesignation is not presumptive | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(v) | Excessive primary contribution may be presumptively redesignated to GELAC | 2003 |
| - | (a)(1)(vi) | When contribution is designated | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1)(vi)(A) | Designated for GELAC | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(2) | Uses of contributions to GELAC fund | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(2)(i) | Use of funds | 1980 |
| 1983 | |||
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(2)(i)(D) | Use of contributions to solicit additional contributions | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(2)(i)(E) | Borrowing of contributions to fund in order to defray expenses | 1980 |
| - | (a)(2)(i)(H) | Transportation for Secret Service | 1995 |
| - | (a)(2)(i)(I) | Winding down expenses | 2003 |
| - | (a)(2)(ii)(A) | Costs paid from GELAC fund | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (a)(2)(ii)(B) | Reimbursement for compliance costs | 1980 |
| - | (a)(2)(ii)(G) | Reimbursement for compliance costs | 1995 |
| - | (a)(2)(iii) | Exemption from expenditure limitation | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | (a)(2)(iv) | Use of contributions to retire primary debts | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(3) | Reporting, recordkeeping, and documentation of GELAC fund | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b) | Contributions to defray qualified campaign expenses | 1980 |
| - | - | Contributions to defray qualified campaign expenses-major party candidates | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (b)(1) | Conditions for solicitation | 1980 |
| - | (b)(1)(i) | Major party candidates | 1980 |
| - | (b)(1)(ii) | Minor or new party candidates | 1980 |
| - | (b)(2) | Deposit of private contributions | 1980 |
| - | (b)(3) | Transfers from legal and accounting fund | 1980 |
| - | (b)(4) | Exemption for costs of solicitation | 1980 |
| - | (b)(5) | Aggregation on contributions | 1980 |
| - | Costs of soliciting contributions to account | 1983 | |
| - | (b)(6) | Costs for overhead and computer services | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (b)(6)(i) | Overhead costs | 1987 |
| - | (b)(7) | Exemption from limitation | 1983 |
| - | (b)(8) | Expanded exemption claim | 1983 |
| - | (b)(9) | Alternative allocation methods | 1987 |
| - | (c) | Minor and new party candidates | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (c)(3) | Costs of producing and delivering computerized information | 1990 |
| - | (c)(6) | Compliance and overhead costs | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (c)(10) | Alternative allocation methods | 1987 |
| 9003.4 | - | Expenses incurred before the beginning of the expenditure report period or receipt of federal funds | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (a)(1) | Permissible expenditures | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (a)(2) | Time period for use of sources | 1980 |
| - | (b) | Sources | 1980 |
| - | (b)(1) | Candidate loan | 2002 |
| - | (c) | Deposit and disclosure | 1980 |
| 9003.5 | - | Documentation of disbursements | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2014 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Burden of proof of qualified campaign expenses | 1980 |
| - | (a)(1) | Documentation of disbursements exceeding $200 | 1980 |
| - | (a)(2) | Documentation of other expenditures | 1980 |
| - | (a)(3) | Payee | 1980 |
| - | (a)(4) | Retention of canceled check | 1980 |
| - | (a)(5) | Purpose of disbursement | 1980 |
| - | (b) | Documentation required | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2014 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1) | For disbursements exceeding $200 | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2014 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(i) | Documentation for disbursement | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(i)(A) | Documents generated by payee | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(ii) | Receipted bill not available | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(ii)(A) | Document stating purpose | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(ii)(B) | Voucher from candidate | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(iii) | Collateral evidence | 1995 |
| - | - | 2024 | |
| - | (b)(1)(iii)(B) | Pre-established policy | 2014 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1)(iv) | Evidence of qualified campaign expense | 1991 |
| - | - | Statement of purpose | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | (b)(3) | Definition of payee | 1995 |
| - | (b)(4) | General documentation requirements apply | 2003 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Retention of records | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d) | Capital and other assets | 1987 |
| 9003.6 | - | Books and records | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | Production of computer information | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Information to be supplied | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Information required by law | 1990 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b) | Production costs; technical specifications | 1990 |
| - | - | Removed | 2024 |
| - | - | * Additional materials and assistance | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Production of technical materials | 1990 |
| - | - | Section redesignated as (b) | 2024 |
| 9003.7 | - | Audit and examination | 1980 |
| - | - | Section deleted | 1983 |
| 9003.8 | - | Compliance with law and regulations | 1980 |
| - | - | Section deleted | 1983 |
| - | (a) | Notice of compliance | 1980 |
| - | - | Section deleted | 1983 |
| - | (b) | Payment of penalties | 1980 |
| - | - | Section deleted | 1983 |
Part 9004: Entitlement of eligible candidates to payments; use of payments
| Citation | Subsection | Subject | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9004.1 | - | Major parties | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| 9004.2 | - | Pre-election payments: minor and new parties | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (a) | * Minor party candidate in preceding election | 1980 |
| - | (b) | * Minor party candidate in current election | 1980 |
| 9004.3 | - | Post-election payments: minor and new parties | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (a) | * Minor and new party candidates | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b) | * Amount of entitlement | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (c) | * Amount of entitlement limited by payment | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| 9004.4 | - | Use of payments | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a) | Qualified campaign expenses | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2002 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(2) | Loan repayment | 2002 |
| - | (a)(4) | Winding-down costs | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (a)(4)(i) | Costs associated with termination of campaign | 1999 |
| - | (a)(4)(ii) | Costs incurred prior to end of expenditure report period | 1999 |
| - | - | Removed | 2003 |
| - | (a)(5) | * Gifts and bonuses | 1995 |
| - | - | Costs incurred prior to end of expenditure report period | 2003 |
| - | (a)(6) | * Gifts and bonuses | 2003 |
| - | (b) | Non-qualified campaign expenses | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2003 |
| - | (b)(2) | Excessive expenditures | 1987 |
| - | (b)(3) | Non-qualified campaign expenses | 2003 |
| - | (b)(4) | Civil or criminal penalties | 1987 |
| - | (b)(6) | Payments to candidate | 1987 |
| - | (b)(7) | Transfers to previous campaign | 1991 |
| - | (b)(8) | Lost or damaged items | 1995 |
| - | - | Lost, misplaced or stolen items | 1999 |
| - | (c) | Sources of funds for repayments | 1987 |
| - | - | Subsection (c) moved to 9007.2(a)(4) | 1995 |
| 9004.5 | - | Investment of public funds | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| 9004.6 | - | Transportation and services made available to media and Secret Service; reimbursements | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | Expenditures for transportation and services made available to media personnel; reimbursements | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Expenditures for services provided to media personnel | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | Expenditures for services provided to media and Secret Service personnel | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(1) | Defined as qualified campaign expenses | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a)(2) | Permission to obtain reimbursement from media | 1999 |
| - | (a)(3) | Costs that may be charged to the media | 1999 |
| - | (b) | Reimbursement limits | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(1) | Reimbursement limit | 1995 |
| - | (b)(2) | Media representative’s pro rata share | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | (b)(3) | Billing and payment guidelines | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (c) | Reporting | 1980 |
| - | - | Deduction of reimbursements from expenditures subject to overall limit | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2016 |
| - | (c)(2) | Administrative costs | 1995 |
| - | (d) | Disposal of excess reimbursements | 1987 |
| - | - | 1991 | |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (d)(1) | Reimbursements for providing services for media | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | (e) | Reporting | 1995 |
| 9004.7 | - | Allocation of travel expenses | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | Allocation of travel expenditures | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(2) | Trip involving campaign and non-campaign stops | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (b)(3) | Itinerary | 1995 |
| - | (b)(5) | Candidates using government conveyance | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(5)(i) | Amount of payment | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | (b)(5)(i)(A) | Removed | 2004 |
| - | (b)(5)(i)(B) | Removed | 2004 |
| - | (b)(5)(i)(C) | Travel to city not served by regular commercial service | 1995 |
| - | - | Removed | 2004 |
| - | (b)(5)(ii) | Positioning flights | 1995 |
| - | - | Removed and reserved | 2004 |
| - | (b)(5)(iii) | Other forms of conveyance | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | (b)(5)(iv) | Use of accommodations paid for by a government entity | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(5)(v) | * Documentation of fare | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (b)(8) | Travel on corporate conveyance | 1995 |
| - | - | Travel using other means of transportation | 2004 |
| - | - | - | 2010 |
| - | (c) | Repayment owed | 1980 |
| 9004.8 | - | Withdrawal by candidate | 1980 |
| - | - | - | 1983 |
| - | (b) | Requirements after withdrawal | 1980 |
| - | (c) | Amount to be repaid | 1980 |
| - | - | Subsection deleted | 1983 |
| - | (d) | Final repayment to Treasury | 1980 |
| - | - | Subsection deleted | 1983 |
| 9004.9 | - | Net outstanding qualified campaign expenses | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (a) | Candidates receiving post-election funding | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | (a)(2) | Cash on hand | 1987 |
| - | (a)(3) | Exemptions from outstanding obligations | 1987 |
| - | (d) | Assets | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d)(1) | Capital assets | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 1995 |
| - | - | - | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d)(1)(i) | Definition of capital asset | 1999 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (d)(2) | Other assets | 1987 |
| - | (e) | Review of candidate statement | 1983 |
| - | - | Collectability of accounts receivable | 1987 |
| - | - | - | 2024 |
| - | (f) | * Review of candidate statement | 1987 |
| 9004.10 | - | Sale of assets required for fundraising purposes | 1983 |
| - | - | - | 1991 |
| 9004.11 | - | Winding down expenses | 2003 |
| - | (a) | Definition | 2003 |
| - | (b) | Winding down limitation | 2003 |
| - | (c) | Allocation of primary and general winding down costs | 2003 |