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The Commission will hold a broad ranging public hearing on January 14, 2009 to obtain public comment on how the Commission might improve transparency, fairness and efficiency in the way …

In Advisory Opinion 2006-24, the Commission concluded that funds raised by party committees and federal candidates/officeholders for recount expenses are subject to the limits, prohibitions and reporting requirements of …

Between issues of the Record, you can stay up-to-date on the latest FEC activity by visiting the Commission Calendar on our web site. The Calendar lists Commission meetings, reporting deadlines, …

Use FEC Faxline to obtain FEC material fast. It operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Hundreds of FEC documents—reporting forms, brochures, FEC regulations—can be faxed almost immediately.

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Each year the Federal Election Commission sponsors conferences on the federal campaign finance law. At the conferences, Commissioners and staff conduct a variety of technical workshops. Workshops are designed for …

The FEC continues to update and expand its Enforcement Query System (EQS), a web-based search tool that allows users to find and examine public documents regarding closed Commission enforcement matters. …

The Commission approved regulations to extend its Administrative Fine Program. The program was scheduled to cover reports only through December 31, 2008, unless Congress extended the program. Congress recently passed …

This article answers common questions from candidates and officeholders who are registered with the Federal Election Commission (the Commission) but are “no longer actively seeking” election to federal office. Federal …

For each type of committee, a Campaign Guide explains, in clear English, the complex regulations regarding the activity of political committees. It shows readers, for example, how to fill …

The Commission cited 16 campaign committees for failing to file the Pre-General Election Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).

As of noon October 31, 2008, the …

National committees of the two major political parties have spent $865.1 million during the 2007-2008 election cycle according to reports filed with the Commission. The most recent comprehensive disclosures of …

In an effort to provide more information to the regulated community and the public, the Commission is making its open meetings and public hearings available as audio recordings through the …

The FEC has an Advisory Opinion Search System available on its web site at www.fec.gov. This search function allows users to search for advisory opinions (AOs) by the AO number …

On November 7, 2008, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the Commission’s motion for entry of default judgment. The court declared that the defendant, Jamie Jacob …

A corporation that provides an Internet service that permits individuals and nonconnected political committees to post their own online political advertising content and permits individuals to purchase airtime for these …

On October 16, 2008, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted the FEC’s motion for summary judgment, finding that the FEC’s interpretation of the Federal Election Campaign …

The same disclaimer rules that apply to campaign-related mailings apply to holiday greeting cards as well, even though they usually do not solicit funds or contain express advocacy. If a …

Reminder: The Post-General Report is due for PACs, party committees and all general election candidates on Thursday, December 4. This report covers the time period from the date where your …

Campaigns with net debts outstanding (i.e., more debt than cash on hand) after an election is over may accept contributions to retire the debt. Such contributions must be properly designated …