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WASHINGTON–The Federal Election Commission today approved an advisory opinion.
Advisory Opinion 2013-01 (1787 National Committee, Inc.). The Commission concluded that because the 1787 National Committee, Inc. (1787) has not …
Read moreSometimes membership organizations are not sure whether the more specific rules for trade associations apply to them. While all trade associations are membership organizations under FEC rules, not all membership …
Read moreBeginning Wednesday, May 15, committees registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) will be able to obtain or change their electronic filing password online.
The new system will …
Read moreThe Federal Election Commission has renewed until December 31, 2016, the partial reporting exemption for the Socialist Workers Party, the Socialist Workers Party National Campaign Committee, other Socialist Workers Party …
Read moreOn April 25, 2013, the Commission approved an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) seeking comment on possible updates to its regulations to address electronic transactions and other technological advances.
… Read moreThe Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) prohibits a candidate’s principal campaign committee from applying the spousal contribution rule to contributions it accepts from same-sex couples married under state law. However, …
Read moreAs mentioned in an earlier tip, the Reports Analysis Division now sends requests for additional information (RFAIs) via email. Make sure that you check your spam folder occasionally, to …
Read moreFederal candidates, parties and political action committees (PACs) raised and spent more than $7 billion during 2011 and 2012, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Federal Election Commission. …
Read moreWASHINGTON–The Federal Election Commission today approved two advisory opinions and an advance notice of proposed rulemaking.
Advisory Opinion 2012-38 (Socialist Workers Party). The Commission granted renewal of the partial …
Read moreBefore deciding to campaign for federal office, an individual may want to “test the waters”—in other words, explore the feasibility of becoming a candidate. An individual who merely tests the …
Read moreAll PACs and party committees that file monthly have a report due Saturday, April 20, covering the month of March. (Note: PACs and party committees that filed quarterly in …
Read moreThe Commission will hold a seminar for trade associations, membership and labor organizations and their political action committees (PACs) at its Washington, DC, headquarters on Wednesday, May 22, 2013. The …
Read moreWASHINGTON –The Federal Election Commission today voted on findings in an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum.
Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum on the California Republican Party/V8. The Commission discussed the Audit …
Read moreAuthorized committees have a report due Monday, April 15, covering activity from the closing date of their last report through March 31. (Note: PACs and party committees that filed …
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