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FEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreFEC declares Pence eligible to receive 2024 matching funds, approves initial date of ineligibility
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting yesterday, the Federal Election Commission declared Mike Pence and his principal campaign committee, Mike Pence for President (MPFP), eligible to receive public matching funds …
Read moreFEC discusses proposed Directive regarding requests to redact contributor information, approves candidate’s eligibility for matching funds
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission discussed a proposed Directive concerning requests to withhold, redact, or modify contributors’ identifying information in campaign finance disclosure reports …
Read moreFEC retires Enforcement Query System
WASHINGTON—The Federal Election Commission has retired the Enforcement Query System (EQS), a legal search tool on the FEC website. This technologically obsolete system has become increasingly complicated and costly to …
Read moreNew Jersey special election reporting: 10th Congressional District (2024)
New Jersey has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 10th Congressional District held by the late Representative Donald M. Payne, Jr. The Special Primary Election …
Read moreFEC to host May 21-22 Trade Association PAC Webinar
The FEC will conduct two days of training for trade association PACs in May. If you’re new to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners …
Read moreFEC cites committees for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Primary Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited five campaign committees today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Primary Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreFEC cites committee for failure to file 12-Day Pre-Convention Financial Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited one campaign committee today for failing to file the 12-Day Pre-Convention Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended …
Read moreAO 2024-05: Federal candidates and officeholders may solicit funds for state ballot initiative
Federal candidates and officeholders may solicit funds for a state ballot initiative outside the amount limitations and source prohibitions of the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
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Read moreAO 2024-04: Independence Blue Cross PAC is no longer affiliated with BluePAC
Independence Health Group, Inc. (IHG) and Independence Blue Cross LLC Political Action Committee (IBC PAC) are no longer affiliated with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) or its separate …
Read moreAOR 2024-03: PoliticalMeetings.com, LLC.
On May 1, 2024, the Commission considered an advisory opinion request from PoliticalMeetings.com, LLC (PM.com). The request asked whether the company may establish a system allowing its service subscribers to …
Read moreUpdated Party Guide available online
The Commission has posted an updated Campaign Guide for Political Party Committees on its website. The new version replaces the August 2013 edition and provides in-depth information on the federal …
Read moreCommission updates FOIA regulations
As required by the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016, the Commission has amended its regulations to change how certain records and documents are made available for public inspection, among other …
Read moreFEC approves two advisory opinions
WASHINGTON – At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved two advisory opinions. The Commission considered an additional advisory opinion request, but could not approve a response by …
Read moreFEC to host June 5 Nonconnected PAC Webinar (2024)
The FEC will offer a webinar for nonconnected political action committees (PACs), including Super PACs, Hybrid PACs, and Leadership PACs on Wednesday, June 5. This will be …
Read moreFEC Cites Committees for Failure to File April Quarterly Report
WASHINGTON -- The Federal Election Commission cited seven campaign committees today for failing to file the 2024 April Quarterly Report required by the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as …
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