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WASHINGTON–Today the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued its opinion in La Botz v. FEC (Case 1:13-cv-00997-RC). The text of the Memorandum Opinion and Order may …
Read moreWASHINGTON–The Federal Election Commission today issued two advisory opinions. A third advisory opinion request was withdrawn by the requestor.
Advisory Opinion 2014-06 (Ryan, Ryan for Congress, Inc., and Prosperity Action, …
Read moreThis article answers common questions about reporting campaign debt. The Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) and Commission regulations require committees to report debts and obligations continuously if they exceed …
Read moreOn July 22, the Reports Analysis Division (RAD) will email a survey to filers that's designed to identify opportunities to improve RAD's customer service and outreach. We encourage all filers …
Read moreCongressional candidates running in the 2013-2014 election cycle received $850.2 million and disbursed $478.6 million between January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014, according to an analysis by the Federal …
Read moreMonthly filers have a report due on Sunday, July 20 (covering the month of June). Please note that the FEC does not have authority to extend filing deadlines, even when …
Read moreOn Thursday, August 21, 2014, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm EDT, the Commission will host a roundtable workshop to review the rules and reporting requirements for specific types of …
Read moreQuarterly filers have a report due on Tuesday, July 15 (covering activity through June 30). Quarterly reports sent by registered, certified or overnight mail must be postmarked no later than …
Read moreUnder the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act) and Commission regulations, Enterprise Holdings, Inc. may use payroll deduction for contributions to its SSF. According to the New York State Department …
Read moreState party committees may wish to share the FEC's latest e-learning video, Local Party 101, with their unregistered local party organizations in order to assist them with understanding federal …
Read moreWASHINGTON–The Federal Election Commission today approved findings in an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum and approved an advisory opinion.
Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum on the Democratic Party of Illinois (DPIL). …
Read moreThe 2014 Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the Commission’s website. This edition of the Guide, available online only, includes quick links …
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The 2014 Campaign Guide for Congressional Candidates and Committees is now available on the Commission’s website.
This Guide includes current contribution limits and lobbyist bundling thresholds; incorporates recent …
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