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May 16, 2022
May monthly reporting reminder
Monthly filers have a report due, Friday, May 20, covering the month of April. Quarterly filers do not have a regularly-scheduled report due this month, but if they have …
Read moreMay 13, 2022
FEC cites 11 committees for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Reports
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited 11 campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreMay 13, 2022
May 12, 2022
FEC approves findings in two Audit Division Recommendation Memorandums
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved one finding in an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum and four findings in a second Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum. …
Read moreMay 11, 2022
District court finds Commission failed to conform to default judgment in Campaign Legal Center v. FEC (21-406)
On May 3, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) found that the Commission failed to comply with the court’s order to act on …
Read moreMay 10, 2022
Appeals Court permits informational injury claim to proceed (CLC, et. al. v. FEC, 21-5081)
On April 19, 2022, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia (appeals court) reversed a 2021 district court decision that dismissed a suit brought by Campaign …
Read moreMay 9, 2022
How to handle questionable contributions
In the course of their fundraising activities, candidates and committees occasionally receive contributions of questionable legality. Whether it’s a check from an entity that might be incorporated or from an …
Read moreMay 6, 2022
FEC cites two committees for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Reports
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited two campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreMay 6, 2022
May 6, 2022
District court dismisses End Citizens United PAC v. FEC (21-1665)
On April 18, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a suit brought against the Commission by End Citizens United PAC (Plaintiff). The Plaintiff challenged …
Read moreMay 5, 2022
Americans for Public Trust v. FEC alleges failure to act on complaint (22-1126)
On April 25, 2022, Americans for Public Trust (APT) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on its administrative …
Read moreMay 4, 2022
AO 2022-02: Use of campaign funds for officeholder’s residential security gate
Campaign funds may be used to pay for a security gate at the residence of a Member of Congress because the payment constitutes an ordinary and necessary expense incurred in …
Read moreMay 2, 2022
FEC to host June 15 Trade Association PAC Webinar (2022)
The Commission will hold a one-day online seminar for trade associations and their political action committees (PACs) on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. These interactive workshops are designed for those seeking …
Read moreMay 2, 2022
Date of receipt for campaign’s joint fundraising proceeds, conduit contributions
Under FEC regulations, campaign committees disclose the date of receipt for itemized contributions. When a campaign receives a transfer of proceeds from a joint fundraiser, it reports the date it …
Read moreApril 29, 2022
FEC cites committees for failure to file April Quarterly and 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Reports
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited five campaign committees today for failing to file the April Quarterly Report or the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign …
Read moreApril 29, 2022
April 28, 2022
FEC approves advisory opinion, Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission unanimously approved an advisory opinion and an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum.
Advisory Opinion 2022-02 (Steube) The Commission approved Advisory …
Read moreApril 27, 2022
District court finds Commission failed to conform to default judgment in CLC v. FEC (20-809)
On April 21, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the court) found that the Commission failed to comply with the court’s order to act on …
Read moreApril 25, 2022
Commission to host May 25 Membership-Labor Organization PAC Webinar
The FEC will host a full day of online, in-depth training for membership and labor organization political action committees (PACs) on Wednesday, May 25. Participants can choose to attend the …
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