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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Press Release

FEC discusses draft NPRM on internet disclaimers, issues advisory opinion

March 8, 2018

WASHINGTON – The Federal Election Commission today discussed and held over a vote on a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and issued an advisory opinion.

Reg 2011-02: Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Internet Disclaimers. The Commission discussed and held over a vote on a Draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would request comment on proposed changes to Commission regulations concerning disclaimers on certain internet communications.

Advisory Opinion 2018-01 (Libertarian Party of Utah). The Commission issued an advisory opinion in response to a request from the Libertarian Party of Utah (the Committee). The Commission concluded that the Committee qualifies as a state committee of a political party.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent regulatory agency that administers and enforces federal campaign finance laws. The FEC has jurisdiction over the financing of campaigns for the U.S. House of Representatives, the U.S. Senate, the Presidency and the Vice Presidency. Established in 1975, the FEC is composed of six Commissioners who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.

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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.