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Federal Election Commission | United States of America

Protecting the integrity of the campaign finance process

More about the FEC
The FEC has resumed post-shutdown operations:
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The FEC is closed: The FEC will be closed until it receives an appropriation to fund its operations
Click here for details. »
The FEC is closed January 9: The FEC is closed today in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President James Earl Carter, Jr.
Technical assistance for e-filing is available at 800-424-9530 (option 4) »
The FEC is closed: The FEC will be closed until it receives an appropriation to fund its operations.
Click here for details. »
FEC closed December 24-26:
We will resume normal business hours December 29 »
System maintenance - December 4, 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET: FEC.gov all campaign finance data and legal resources search systems are expected to be unavailable between 9:00 and 9:30 am ET. We may continue to experience intermittent disruptions between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm ET.
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FEC.gov legal search system maintenance - Sept 24, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ET: Search will remain available, but some legal content may be intermittently unavailable
Contact the FEC for assistance »
FEC.gov legal search system maintenance - Sept 23, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm ET: Search will remain available, but some MUR content may be unavailable or incomplete
Contact the FEC for assistance »
Degraded performance across FEC.gov: We apologize for the inconvenience and are continuing to work to resolve the issue.
Check incident status »
Communication system restored: The FEC’s toll-free line and email are now available.
Contact the FEC »
Need help filing the Mid-Year Report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
Need help filing the July Quarterly report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
Legal search systems limited:
Data searches unaffected »
Commission meeting today: Streaming media and agendas
Streaming media and meeting agenda »
Need help filing the April Quarterly report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today (4/15) until 8 pm (ET). »
Commission meeting canceled: No open session on March 13, 2025
Upcoming Commission meetings »
Need help filing the Year-End report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
Rulemaking petition open for public comment: Modification and Redaction of Contributor Information (REG 2024-06)
Read Federal Register notice & comment now »
The FEC is closed January 9:
We will resume normal business hours January 10 »
The FEC's Searchable Electronic Rulemaking and Commenting System is currently down: We apologize for the inconvenience, and we’re continuing to work to resolve the issue.
Check incident status »
Need help filing the Post-General report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
Now open for public comment: Proposed rules on several topics
Learn more about the rulemakings and comment now »
Election Day is Nov. 5:
Find voter resources, election results and Electoral College info »
The FEC's electronic filing system is online: filers may submit reports and access tools provided by the Electronic Filing Office
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The FEC's electronic filing system is currently offline: We apologize for the inconvenience, and we’re continuing to work to resolve the issue
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Need help filing the Pre-General Report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
Site search currently limited:
Data, MUR, regulation and AO searches unaffected »
Need help filing the October Quarterly report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
The FEC is currently unable to receive time-sensitive filings by fax: paper filers should use overnight mail or email, as appropriate
Please contact RAD for additional information. »
System maintenance: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 27 - 4 p.m. Eastern Time Sunday, April 28
e-Filing and report image retrieval will be offline »
Open meeting notice: The Open Meeting on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 will be cancelled if the Commission is not open due to a funding lapse.
Upcoming Commission meetings »
Degraded API performance: We’re currently investigating the issue
Check our status page for updates »
Notification of request for comment: Improve report filing processes and website usability
Read Federal Register notice & comment now »
Request for comments:
Comment on REG 2021-01 (Candidate Salaries) »
Public hearing today: Public Hearing on Candidate Salaries
Streaming media and agenda »
Rulemaking comment period: Disgorgement of Contributions
Learn more about the rulemaking & comment now »
Need help filing the Pre-General report?: Call 800-424-9530
RAD (option 5) and E-Filing (option 4) are available today until 8 pm (ET). »
FEC-related COVID-19 information: Offices remain closed to visitors
Contact information for FEC staff »
Today's events: Streaming media and agendas
Audit hearing 10 a.m. ET »   |   Open meeting following after conclusion of audit hearing »
Legacy searchable legal systems are offline this weekend: EQS, SAOS, SERS
FEC.gov search systems are available for AOs and MURs »
At this time, enforcement complaints may be filed directly through the EnfComplaint@fec.gov mailbox:
Learn how to file a complaint »
Effective as of 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 13, FEC headquarters will be closed to visitors until further notice: Agency operations will continue. Please stay tuned for updates.
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The FEC’s legacy website, classic.fec.gov, is down for maintenance: fec.gov will not be affected by this outage
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FEC remains open for business, despite lack of quorum:
Press release »
Early bird discount for Chicago conference ends July 27:
Learn more about the conference and register now »
Committee on House Administration April 2019 Questions:
View Commission response »
Message for FEC staff:
Payroll, leave, temporary employment, and benefits news for FEC Staff (updated 1/24/2019) »
Effective immediately: Changes to Senate filing rules
Learn about the filing changes »
Service announcement: Due to maintenance, FEC phone service may experience brief interruptions today.
Contact information »
Proposed rules on internet communication disclaimers: public hearing on June 27-28, 2018
Learn more about the proposed rules and hearing »
Proposed Rule: Internet communication disclaimers
Comment now »   |   Click here for more information »
Time is running out: Register now for the FEC's Arizona conference
Click here for details »   |   Conference web page »
Internet communications: Disclaimers
Comment now »   |   Read the Federal Register notice for more information »
Internet Communications: Disclaimers
Comment now »   |   Read the Federal Register notice for more information »
Audit hearing today: Starts at 10 AM ET
Livestream and meeting agenda »

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Commissioners

Established in 1975, the FEC is composed of six Commissioners who are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. By law, no more than three can represent the same political party.

Learn more about the FEC's history and mission »
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Steven T. Walther
Chairman
Independent
Headshot of Caroline C. Hunter
Caroline C. Hunter
Vice Chair
Republican
Headshot of Lee E. Goodman
Lee E. Goodman
Republican
Headshot of Matthew S. Petersen
Matthew S. Petersen
Republican
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Ellen L. Weintraub
Democrat
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