skip navigation
Here's how you know US flag signifying that this is a United States Federal Government website

An official website of the United States government

Here's how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

SSL

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • FEC Record: Advisory opinions

AOR 2011-09 (Facebook)

July 1, 2011

On June 15, 2011, the Commission considered, but could not approve by the required four votes, an advisory opinion request on behalf of Facebook regarding the disclaimer requirement with respect to small character-limited ads.

Thus, the Commission was unable to render an opinion in this matter and concluded its consideration of the request.

Read next:

Agency procedure for document and information disclosure during enforcement (2011)

Related:

Explore campaign finance data »

This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.

The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.