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WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved four findings in an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum and issued an Advisory Opinion. The Commission also discussed two …
Read moreMonthly filers are reminded they have a report covering the month of July due on Sunday, August 20. Please note that the FEC does not have authority to extend …
Read moreBefore deciding to campaign for federal office, potential candidates may wish to “test the waters” by exploring the feasibility of undertaking a campaign. Testing the waters activities may include fundraising, …
Read moreAdvisory opinion requests (AORs) pending before the Commission as of the end of the month are listed below. Procedures for commenting on pending AORs are described here.
Read moreEarly bird discounts on registration and hotel rooms for the FEC's upcoming Chicago conference expire August 4, so register now and save. This conference is one of only three this …
Read moreThe 2017 edition of the Combined Federal/State Disclosure and Election Directory is now available on the Commission’s website and in a PDF format. This directory identifies the federal and …
Read morePACs and party committees not filing monthly have a report due Monday, July 31, covering activity from the closing date of their last report through June 30. (PACs and …
Read moreOn July 14, 2017, the Commission filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida against former U.S. Congressman David Rivera. The Commission seeks a declaration …
Read moreOn August 2, 2017, the Commission will host a 90-minute introductory webinar for candidates and prospective candidates. Topics to be discussed include testing the waters, candidate registration, contribution limits …
Read moreMembers of Congress may spend campaign funds to install or upgrade a residential security system without those payments being considered an impermissible personal use of campaign funds.
Monthly filing PACs, political party committees, and presidential campaign committees have a report due Thursday, July 20, covering the month of June. (Note that PACs and party committees that …
Read moreWASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission issued an advisory opinion, and discussed a second advisory opinion request and the Commission’s response to alleged foreign interference …
Read moreCampaign committees (except monthly filing Presidential campaigns) have a report due Saturday, July 15, covering activity after the closing date of their last report through June 30. (Quarterly filing …
Read moreOn August 2, 2017, the Commission will offer a webinar for first-time candidates and potential candidates, as well as their campaign staff. “Candidate 101: Getting Started” will provide …
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