May 14, 2021
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May 11, 2021
Commission transmits 2021 legislative recommendations
At its open meeting of May 6, 2021, the Commission unanimously approved 14 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations transmitted to Congress are available on the …
Read moreMay 10, 2021
Anna Paulina Luna for Congress v. FEC alleges failure to act on complaint (21-1213)
On May 4, 2021, Anna Paulina Luna for Congress (plaintiff) filed suit against the FEC in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia (the court). The plaintiff …
Read moreMay 10, 2021
Commission to host candidate committee webinar
Registration is now open for the FEC’s webinar for candidates and their campaign committees on Wednesday, June 9. A Basics for Beginners session in the morning offers an overview of …
Read moreMay 7, 2021
May 7, 2021
Ohio special election reporting: 15th district (2021)
Ohio has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 15th Congressional District being vacated by Representative Steve Stivers. The Special Primary Election will be …
Read moreMay 6, 2021
FEC approves 14 legislative recommendations and proposed amendment to Commission directive, discusses advisory opinion request
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission unanimously adopted 14 legislative recommendations and an amendment to a Commission directive concerning certification of tally votes. The Commission …
Read moreMay 5, 2021
FEC to host June 9 webinar for candidate committees (2021)
The Commission will hold a one-day online seminar for federal candidates and their campaign committees on June 9, 2021. Commission staff will conduct several technical workshops on the federal campaign …
Read moreMay 3, 2021
Comments sought on proposed rulemaking on candidate salaries
On May 3, 2021, the Commission published a notice of availability in the Federal Register at 86 Fed. Reg. 23300 that seeks public comment on a petition for rulemaking filed …
Read moreMay 3, 2021
Gaining multicandidate status
A multicandidate committee is a political committee that has been registered with the FEC for at least six months, has received contributions from more than 50 persons, and has made …
Read moreApril 30, 2021
April 26, 2021
Candidate registration if district is uncertain
Candidates who fill out FEC Forms 1 and 2 but are uncertain if their district will change should enter the state and district (Line 5(b) on Form 1 and Line …
Read moreApril 23, 2021
April 22, 2021
FEC approves Notice of Availability on rulemaking petition, discusses staff work on improving disclosure of potential Scam PAC campaign finance activity
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved a Notice of Availability seeking comment on whether to initiate a rulemaking in response to a petition regarding …
Read moreApril 20, 2021
Commission’s decision to exercise prosecutorial discretion immune from review in CREW v. FEC (D.C. Cir. 19-5161)
On April 9, 2021, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit (the Court) affirmed the district court’s decision granting summary judgment in a suit filed …
Read moreApril 16, 2021
April 16, 2021
Commission to host webinar for political party committees
On Wednesday, May 26, Commission staff will conduct a day of online training for political party committees. Beginners are encouraged to attend both the morning presentation on the basics of …
Read moreApril 15, 2021
FEC to host May 26 webinar for political party committees (2021)
The Commission will hold a one-day online seminar for political party committees on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. FEC staff will conduct several technical workshops on the federal campaign finance laws …
Read moreApril 13, 2021
AO 2021-04: Corporation may post statements by Members of Congress on its digital platforms
Pray.com may post faith-based statements from Members of Congress on its digital platforms without making coordinated communications or prohibited in-kind contributions.
Background
Pray.com is a for-profit corporation that provides …
Read moreApril 9, 2021
Appeals Court issues opinion in CREW, et al. v. FEC
WASHINGTON – The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Friday issued an Opinion and Per Curiam Judgment in CREW, et al. v FEC (Case …
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