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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
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FEC Statement on Van Hollen v. FEC

July 30, 2012

The Commission has posted a public statement regarding disclosure of electioneering communications that outlines how the agency will comply with the district court's decision in Van Hollen v. FEC. Effective March 30, 2012, persons making disbursements for electioneering communications must report the name and address of each donor who donated an amount aggregating $1,000 or more to the person making the disbursement, aggregating since the first day of the preceding calendar year. More detailed information is available in the statement. Persons with specific questions regarding their reporting obligations may contact the Reports Analysis Division at (800) 424-9350 (at the prompt, press 5). Others may contact the Information Division at (800) 424-9530 (press 6).

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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.