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Appeals court affirms dismissal of End Citizens United PAC v. FEC and New Republican PAC (22-5277)
On January 19, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a district court decision that dismissed a suit brought by End Citizens United …
Read moreFEC approves advisory opinion
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved an advisory opinion.
Advisory Opinion 2023-11 (VoteDown PAC) The Commission approved an advisory opinion, subject to technical edits …
Read moreAO 2023-10: Fictional entertainment program qualifies for the media exemption
Sony Pictures Television Inc.’s (Sony) production and distribution of a fictional entertainment program that includes a candidate for U.S. Senate as a cast member is exempt from regulation under the …
Read moreFEC to host Feb. 27-28 Candidate Committee Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for candidates and their campaign committees in February. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics …
Read moreFEC to host February 27 & 28 Candidate Committee Webinar (2024)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for federal candidates and their campaign committees on Tuesday, February 27 and Wednesday, February 28. These live, interactive workshops are …
Read moreOhio special election reporting: 6th Congressional District (2024)
Ohio has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 6th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Bill Johnson. The Special Primary Election will be held on …
Read moreCalifornia special election reporting: 20th Congressional District (2024)
California has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 20th Congressional District vacated by Representative Kevin McCarthy. The Special General Election will be held on March …
Read moreAppeals court affirms judgment in Campaign Legal Center v. FEC (22-5339)
On January 5, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit affirmed a district court decision. The district court had dismissed the Campaign Legal Center’s …
Read moreTime is running out to register for the FEC’s Year-End Reporting and FECFile webinars!
Need help preparing your committee’s January 31 Year-End Reports? The Commission is hosting Year-End Reporting and FECFile webinars for PACs and party committees on Wednesday, January 17, and for …
Read moreFEC approves three advisory opinions
WASHINGTON – At its first open meeting of the year on Thursday, Federal Election Commission Chairman Sean J. Cooksey delivered opening remarks and the Commission approved two advisory opinions. The …
Read moreAO 2023-12: Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands qualifies as a state party committee
The Democratic Party of the Northern Mariana Islands (Committee) qualifies as a state party committee under the Federal Election Campaign Act.
Background
The determination of a state party organization’s status …
Read moreCivil penalty program for late or non-filed FEC reports extended to 2033
On December 19, 2023, President Biden signed legislation (S. 2747, Pub. Law No. 118-26) that extends the Commission’s Administrative Fine Program for late- and non-filed reports for an additional …
Read moreAO 2023-08: Nonconnected committee may deduct a fee from earmarked contributions
Cowboy Analytics, LLC, proposed to form a nonconnected conduit political committee (“PAC”) to solicit funds for itself and earmarked contributions for federal candidates that the PAC supports. The Commission concluded …
Read moreCommission adjusts civil penalties for 2024
The Commission has published its updated civil penalty amounts for 2024, pursuant to a federal law that requires federal agencies to adjust civil penalties for inflation each year. The updated …
Read moreReporting dates for 2024 are now available!
The Commission has posted the reporting dates for 2024, including the monthly and quarterly filing schedules, the pre-election reporting deadlines for all 50 states and the dates for pre-and …
Read moreCommission approves revised regulations providing for candidate salaries (REG 2021-01)
On December 14, 2023, the Commission approved a final rule and explanation and justification revising its regulations at 11 CFR part 113 concerning the use of campaign funds by a …
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