FEC to host April 8 & 9 Trade Association PAC Webinar (2025)
The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for trade associations and their political action committees (PACs) on Tuesday, April 8 and Wednesday, April 9. This live, interactive webinar is designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law as well as for those more experienced in the campaign finance laws relevant to PACs set up and administered by trade associations.
Attendees can choose one of two options. Option 1 includes three sessions: a Basics for Beginners workshop on Tuesday, which will introduce federal campaign finance laws, regulations and reporting requirements to those new to federal committees; and a two-part Trade Association PAC Operations workshop on Wednesday, which will go into much more detail on fundraising, making contributions, reporting scenarios and the disclosure rules that apply to these types of PACs. Option 2, for those with more experience, includes just the two Wednesday afternoon sessions. This will be the only in-depth webinar geared specifically toward trade association PACs this year, so register today to reserve your spot.
Note: This webinar is tailored to PACs set up and administered by trade associations. The webinar for membership and labor organization PACs is scheduled for March 25 & 26. Click here for a full webinar schedule.
Webinar information
The training will take place online via Zoom Webinar. An email containing a link to workshop materials, log-in instructions and additional information will be sent to registered participants the day before the webinar.
Registration information
The cost for Option 1 (Basics & Operations) is $50. The cost for Option 2 (Operations only) is $40. To register, visit the FEC Training Payment page on Pay.gov (the government’s secure portal for online payments. Please note that refunds of automated clearinghouse (ACH) payments are not readily available.
Trade Association PAC Webinar Schedule
April 8 & 9, 2025
Option 1
| Tuesday, April 8, 2025 | |
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| Basics for Beginners | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern |
| Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | |
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| Trade Association PAC Operations Part 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern |
| Trade Association PAC Operations Part 2 | 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Eastern |
Option 2
| Wednesday, April 9, 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Trade Association PAC Operations Part 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Eastern |
| Trade Association PAC Operations Part 2 | 2:45 - 4:15 p.m. Eastern |
Registration questions
Please direct all questions about the webinar to conferences@fec.gov or call the FEC’s Information Division at 1-800-424-9530 (menu option 6).
Learning credits
The FEC will provide all attendees with a letter certifying participation in the webinar, which participants can use to independently apply for CLE, CPE or other credits. Email conferences@fec.gov if you have further questions related to educational credit.