FEC to host May 25 webinar for membership and labor organization PACs (2022)
The Commission will hold a one-day online seminar for membership organizations, labor organizations, and their political action committees (PACs) on May 25, 2022. These interactive workshops are designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law as well as for those more experienced in campaign finance law.
Attendees can choose one of two options. Option 1 includes three sessions: a morning session, Basics for Beginners, which will introduce federal campaign finance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements to those new to federal committees; and a two-part Membership/Labor PAC Operations webinar in the afternoon, which will go into much more detail on fundraising and disclosure rules that apply to membership and labor organization PACs. Option 2, for those with more experience, includes just the two afternoon sessions.
During the webinar, Commission staff from the Information and Reports Analysis Divisions will explain the campaign finance rules that apply to these types of committees and lead participants through different reporting scenarios based on common activity. Throughout the training, participants will be able to interact with presenters and hosts through a Q&A function and poll questions.
Note: This webinar is tailored to PACs set up and administered by membership and labor organizations. Webinars for corporate PACs and trade association PACs will be held on May 11 and June 15, respectively.
Webinar information
The training will take place via Zoom Webinar. An email containing a link to workshop materials, technical information and additional instructions will be sent to registered participants on May 24, 2022.
Registration information
The cost for Option 1 (Basics & Operations) is $80. The cost for Option 2 (Operations only) is $60. 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.
Webinar schedule
| Option 1 (Full-day) | |
|---|---|
| Basics for Beginners | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM Eastern Time |
| Membership/Labor PAC Operations Part 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern Time |
| Membership/Labor PAC Operations Part 2 | 2:45 - 4:15 PM Eastern Time |
| Option 2 (Half-day) | |
|---|---|
| Membership/Labor PAC Operations Part 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern Time |
| Membership/Labor PAC Operations Part 2 | 2:45 - 4:15 PM Eastern Time |
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 or other credits. Email conferences@fec.gov if you have further questions related to educational credit.