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Federal Election Commission | United States of America
  • Tips for Treasurers

New Rules May Affect Your Campaign

December 8, 2009

The Commission has published new regulations governing campaign travel and proposed changes to its rules limiting candidate/officeholder participation in nonfederal fundraisers. The rules on campaign travel, most of which take effect January 6, 2010, restrict -- and in some cases prohibit -- candidates from spending campaign funds to travel aboard noncommercial aircraft. The proposed rules regarding federal candidate/officeholder participation in nonfederal fundraising events respond to the recent court decision in Shays v. FEC. Comments on the proposed changes are due February 8, 2010.

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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.