April 7, 2011
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April 5, 2011
Update Your Software Now to Prepare for This Month's Reporting
The latest version of FECFile (Build 7.0.1.0) has been released today, and is available for download at https://transition.fec.gov/elecfil/updatelist.shtml. Reports filed using an earlier version will no longer be accepted. …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
DC seminar for trade, member and labor PACs (2011)
On June 8, 2011, the Commission will host a one-day seminar for trade associations, membership and labor organizations and their PACs at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1] This seminar …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
New version of FECFile available starting April 5 (2011)
On April 5, a new version of FECFile will be available on the FEC website at http://www.fec.gov/elecfil/updatelist.html. Current FECFile users need only open their software and accept the automatic update …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
DC seminar for corporations and their PACs (Updated April 2011)
This May, the Commission will provide a one-day seminar for corporations and their PACs at its headquarters in Washington, DC. [FN1] The seminar, which will be held on May 11 …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
Outreach update for 2011-2012
As announced last fall, the FEC has modified its educational outreach program for the 2011-12 election cycle to offer more opportunities for training on the campaign finance laws at less …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
California special election reporting: 36th district (2011)
The Special General Election to fill the U.S. House seat in California’s 36th Congressional District vacated by Representative Jane Harman will be held on May 17, 2011. Under California law, …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
New York special election reporting: 26th district (2011)
New York will hold a Special Election to fill the U.S. House seat in New York’s 26th Congressional District vacated by Representative Christopher Lee. The Special General will be held …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
April reporting reminder (2011)
The following reports are due in April:
- All principal campaign committees of House and Senate candidates must file a quarterly report by April 15, 2011. The report covers …
April 1, 2011
2011 edition of FEC regulations now available
The 2011 edition of Title 11, Code of Federal Regulations is available from the FEC online at http://www.fec.gov/law/cfr/cfr.shtml or in print. You may order a printed copy by calling …
Read moreApril 1, 2011
Interpretive rule on electronic redesignations of contributions
On March 16, 2011, the Commission approved a Notice of Interpretive Rule regarding redesignations of candidate committees’ contributions from one election to another. Commission regulations require that a contributor’s redesignation …
Read moreMarch 28, 2011
Updated Compilation of FEC Regulations Now Available
The 2011 edition of Title 11, Code of Federal Regulations is now available on-line and in print from the FEC's Information Division. To order a hard copy, call 1-800/424-9530 (press …
Read moreMarch 25, 2011
March 21, 2011
New interpretive rule on electronic redesignations
On March 16, the Commission approved an interpretive rule allowing a specific method of electronic redesignation of contributions that provides a sufficient level of assurance as to a contributor’s identity …
Read moreMarch 18, 2011
March 16, 2011
March 14, 2011
March Reporting Reminder
Committees that file monthly have a report due Sunday, March 20, covering the month of February 2011. Please note that the FEC does not have authority to extend filing …
Read moreMarch 7, 2011
New Disclosure Search Function Added
The Commission has added a new feature to its Disclosure Data Catalog that allows users to specify the election cycle for the data they are searching. Users can now specify …
Read moreMarch 4, 2011