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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 8215
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission will hold an open meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., both in person at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. The meeting will discuss proposed revisions to the Commission's rules of procedure and agenda-setting processes, along with other management and administrative matters. Those wishing to attend virtually can find access instructions on the Commission's website. In-person attendees needing special accommodations are advised to contact the Commission in advance.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is going to have a meeting where they talk about changing their rules and how they plan their work. People can join the meeting in person or online, and if someone needs extra help to attend, they should ask the Commission beforehand.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 10074
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission (FEC) scheduled a closed meeting on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, and its continuation on February 25, 2021. The meeting will address compliance issues under specific U.S. law and discuss participation in legal actions, though it will not be open to the public. This virtual meeting will take place at 1050 First Street NE in Washington, DC. For further details, interested parties can contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at the provided telephone number.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is having a secret online meeting to talk about rule-following and legal issues on February 23, 2021, and again on February 25, 2021. If anyone wants more information, they can call a lady named Judith Ingram.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 15366
    Reading Time:about a minute or two

    The Federal Election Commission has announced the designation of specific positions within the agency as confidential, policy-determining, policy-making, or policy-advocating roles. This action is in compliance with an executive order requiring agencies to identify such positions and ensure they are not typically affected by changes in presidential administrations. The roles identified include the Staff Director, General Counsel, Inspector General, and Director of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs. These designations were published in the Federal Register as mandated.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is picking some special jobs, like the Staff Director and General Counsel, to help make important rules without changing when a new president comes in. But they didn't say much about why they picked these jobs or what rules they need to follow.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 6648
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission announced a closed virtual meeting scheduled for January 26, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with continuation after an open meeting on January 28, 2021. This meeting, held at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, will address compliance matters under 52 U.S.C. 30109, and issues related to civil actions, proceedings, or arbitration. For further details, individuals can contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at (202) 694-1220.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is having a secret online meeting to talk about some rules and legal cases, and people cannot watch it because it's closed to the public. This might make some people feel like they don't know what's going on.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 7867
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has announced changes to some political contribution and spending limits due to inflation, as required by the Federal Election Campaign Act. These updates affect various election-related limits, including those for party committee expenditures in elections and contributions made by individuals to candidates and political parties. The FEC also adjusted the threshold for reporting contributions bundled by lobbyists. These changes are meant to reflect cost-of-living adjustments over time and are effective for the 2021-2022 election cycle.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission makes sure that limits on how much people can give or spend on elections are fair even when prices go up, like making sure your allowance still buys the same amount of candy each year. They also keep track of how much lobbyists, or people who try to influence laws, can gather from others to help pay for campaigns.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 9242
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission had an Open Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., which was supposed to be held both in-person at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually. However, this meeting has been canceled. Anyone needing more information could contact Myles Martin, the Deputy Press Officer. Additionally, individuals requiring special assistance were advised to contact Laura E. Sinram, Secretary and Clerk.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission was going to have a meeting on February 13, 2025, but it got canceled. If someone needs help or more details, they can ask the people in charge for assistance.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8199
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2020. The meeting will be closed to the public as it involves sensitive matters such as compliance-related issues, internal personnel decisions, and investigatory records. Discussions will also cover topics that could affect law enforcement techniques and participation in legal proceedings. For further details, contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at the provided telephone number.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission is going to have a private online meeting on February 9, 2021, to talk about secret things like rule-keeping, staff choices, and investigations. They won't let people join in because the topics are very sensitive.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 97614
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Federal Election Commission (FEC) announced filing dates for special elections in Florida's 1st Congressional District to fill the seat vacated by Matt Gaetz. There may be a Special Primary Election on January 28, 2025, with a possible Special General Election also on the same date if all nominations are uncontested. Otherwise, the Special General Election will occur on April 1, 2025. The FEC provided guidelines for campaign and political committees on how to file financial reports related to these elections, with specific instructions for both primary and general election participants.

    Simple Explanation

    Florida is planning special elections to choose a new representative for an area called the 1st Congressional District because Matt Gaetz left his job. There might be one election or two, depending on how many people want to run, and the rules for reporting money in these elections can be a bit tricky.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 11775
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission announced a meeting that was initially scheduled for February 23, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., with a continuation on February 25, 2021. The meeting will also cover sensitive information, the early release of which could negatively impact the execution of a planned Commission action. For further details, contact can be made with Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at the provided telephone number.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission had a meeting planned where they talked about important secret stuff that couldn't be shared too soon because it might mess up their plans. If someone wanted more information, they could call a person named Judith who knows all about it.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 102144
    Reading Time:less than a minute

    The Federal Election Commission held a meeting on December 10, 2024, with a continuation scheduled after the open meeting on December 12, 2024, as previously announced. Changes to the meeting included discussions about internal personnel decisions and rules. For further information, one may contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer, at (202) 694-1220. The meeting was organized under the authority of the Government in the Sunshine Act.

    Simple Explanation

    The Federal Election Commission had a meeting where they talked about who works there and their rules. Some details about what exactly they talked about were not shared, so people might feel like they don't know enough about what happened.

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