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WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today voted on two draft advisory opinions but was unable to reach consensus.
Advisory Opinion Request 2021-08 (Fitzgerald). The Commission discussed and voted …
Read moreThe FEC has released new versions of its free electronic filing software, FECFile (8.3.0.3), its e-filing format specifications (8.3.0.1), and its Statement of Organization (FEC Form 1) webform. …
Read moreOn August 5, 2021 the Commission published a notice of availability in the Federal Register at 86 Fed. Reg. 42753 that seeks public comment on a petition for rulemaking filed …
Read moreThe Commission is hosting its first Virtual Conference on Tuesday, August 17 and Wednesday, August 18. If you’re interested in learning about the federal campaign finance rules from the …
Read moreProviding an online platform for individuals to solicit and make contributions to political committees will not cause PAC Management Services LLC (“PACMS”) to:
WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today approved an advisory opinion and a Notification of Availability in connection with a rulemaking petition. The Commission held over discussion of an advisory …
Read moreQuarterly-filing political action committees and party committees have a Mid-Year Report due July 31, covering activity through June 30. During the nonelection year, these committees file only twice (a Mid-Year …
Read moreOn July 15, 2021, the Federal Election Commission (“Commission”) filed a complaint in the U. S. District Court for the Southern District of New York (“court”) alleging that LatPAC and …
Read moreThe Commission has recently updated its webform versions of the Statement of Organization and Statement of Candidacy--FEC Forms 1 and 2. Among other things, the updated webforms now …
Read moreThe Democratic Party of Illinois may raise nonfederal funds while Representative Robin Kelly chairs its governing committee, as long as the party’s nonfederal account is administered by a special committee …
Read moreWASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission has appointed Charles Kitcher as Associate General Counsel. Mr. Kitcher, whose appointment becomes effective July 18, oversees the Enforcement Division, which is the largest …
Read moreWASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today approved an advisory opinion and discussed and held over an advisory opinion request. The Commission was unable to reach consensus by the required …
Read moreAll authorized committees of House, Senate and quarterly-filing Presidential candidates must file a quarterly report by July 15, covering financial activity through June 30. PACs, party committees and Presidential …
Read moreAdvisory opinion requests (AORs) pending before the Commission as of the end of the month are listed. Procedures for commenting on pending AORs are described here.