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Converting campaign funds to personal use is prohibited. Commission regulations provide a test, called the “irrespective test,” to differentiate legitimate campaign and officeholder expenses from personal expenses. Under this test, …
Read moreThe FEC will offer a two-hour online training session for political action committees (PACs) and party committees that use FECFile to file their disclosure reports.
The webinar, to be held …
Read moreSeparate segregated funds (SSFs) – political committees set up and administered by a connected organization – may only solicit contributions from a “restricted class” of individuals. The definition of “restricted …
Read moreThe unofficial start of summer is here, but campaign finance training from the FEC remains in session. On June 7, the FEC will host our Nonconnected PAC Webinar, which …
Read moreOn May 18, 2023, the Commission approved an interim final rule that removes the prohibition on "knowingly help[ing] or assist[ing] any person in making a contribution in the name of …
Read moreOn May 4, 2023, the Commission adopted new procedures for auditing political committees that do not receive public funds. The new audit process seeks to balance efficiency, procedural protections for …
Read morePublic communications made by political committees require a disclaimer. Whether you’re a federal campaign paying for an ad or a PAC making an independent expenditure, the FEC has helpful examples …
Read moreWASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved an Interim Final Rule Regarding Contributions in the Name of Another
Interim Final Rule Amending 11 C.F.R. § …
Read moreWASHINGTON – The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on Wednesday issued a Memorandum Opinion and Order in Ready for Ron v. FEC (Case No. 22-3282), denying …
Read moreThe Commission will offer a two-hour online training session for campaign committees that use FECFile to file their disclosure reports. The webinar, to be held on Wednesday, June 28, is …
Read morePACs, political party committees and presidential campaign committees that file monthly have a report due Saturday, May 20, covering the month of April. (Note: PACs and party committees that …
Read moreThe Colorado Republican State Central Committee (the committee) and its chair may establish a legal fund to challenge a state law without the funds received and spent constituting contributions or …
Read moreDid you know that political committees have the option to add a second email address to their contact information? By adding a second email address on your FEC Form 1 …
Read moreOn April 13, 2023, Great America PAC (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on its administrative complaint. …
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