Semi-annual PAC count shows slight increase in 2006
September 1, 2006
The number of federally registered political action committees (PACs) increased slightly during the first half of 2006, from 4,210 on January 1, 2006 to 4,217 on July 1, 2006.
Corporate PACs remain the largest category, with 1,621 committees. Nonconnected PACs are the second-largest group, with 1,233 committees. The chart below shows the complete mid-year and year-end PAC figures since 2000.
A complete listing of PAC statistics since 1974 is available in the agency’s July 14, 2006 press release. The press release is available on the FEC website or by calling the FEC’s Public Disclosure and Press offices at 800/424-9530.
