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The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is adjusting the limits on contributions, expenditures, and the threshold for disclosure of contributions bundled by lobbyists due to inflation. These changes are required by the Federal Election Campaign Act and affect federal election campaigns, with new figures taking effect between 2024 and 2026. The expenditure limits for political party committees are updated based on inflation and population statistics. Additionally, the lobbyist bundling disclosure threshold for 2025 has been set at $23,300.

The Federal Election Commission has announced a closed meeting that will take place at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and virtually on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., continuing after the open meeting on February 27, 2025. The meeting will focus on compliance matters under 52 U.S.C. 30109 and issues related to participation in civil actions and arbitration. This session is not open to the public. For more details, individuals can contact Myles Martin, the Deputy Press Officer, at (202) 694-1221.

The Federal Election Commission announced a change to a previously scheduled meeting discussed in the Federal Register (90 FR 9971). The meeting, initially set for February 25, 2025, and its continuation on February 27, 2025, included discussions on internal personnel decisions and practices. For more information, the contact person is Myles Martin, the Deputy Press Officer. This document is filed under the Government in the Sunshine Act, which promotes transparency.

The Federal Election Commission is updating the financial penalties they impose to keep up with inflation, as required by law. This affects fines under several election-related acts, including penalties for late or missing reports. The adjustments are calculated using a specific formula linked to the Consumer Price Index and will be applied to fines assessed from January 3, 2025. The Commission does not need to follow usual procedural requirements because these updates are mandated by Congress with no room for policy changes.

The Federal Election Commission has announced the filing dates for financial reports related to the special election in Louisiana's 5th Congressional District. This election is set for March 20, 2021, to fill the U.S. House seat after Representative-elect Luke J. Letlow passed away. If no candidate receives a majority, a runoff election will occur on April 24, 2021. Candidates and committees must file various pre- and post-election reports, with different deadlines depending on whether one or two elections take place. Additionally, any new contributions or expenditures by political committees must be reported if they haven't been disclosed before. The FEC also provides guidelines on filing requirements related to lobbyist bundling activities during this period.

The Federal Election Commission has announced the dates for special elections in Arizona's 7th Congressional District to fill the seat previously held by the late Representative Raúl Grijalva. The special primary election is set for July 15, 2025, and the special general election will follow on September 23, 2025. Various reports are required to be filed by committees participating in the elections, including 12-day Pre-Primary, 12-day Pre-General, and 30-Day Post-General reports. Additional information about reporting requirements and deadlines can be found on the FEC's website.

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has updated the amounts for civil monetary penalties to adjust for inflation, as required by law. These adjustments are for penalties related to violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act and other related laws. The new penalty amounts, which are calculated using a specified formula, apply to assessments made after January 11, 2021. The adjustments ensure that penalties retain their deterrent effect over time, reflecting changes in the consumer price index.

The Federal Election Commission will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after the audit hearing. The meeting will take place at 1050 First Street NE, Washington, DC, and online. Items for discussion include draft advisory opinions for the American Samoa Democratic Party and the Democratic Party of Puerto Rico, the election of a new Chair, and other administrative matters. People can attend virtually via the FEC website, and those needing special assistance are encouraged to contact the Secretary and Clerk in advance.

The Federal Election Commission has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 10 a.m. to be held both in-person at their office in Washington, DC, and virtually. The hearing will address the audit of John Curtis for Utah, referred to as A23-03. Interested individuals can access the hearing through the FEC website. For additional information or special assistance requests, contact Myles Martin or Laura E. Sinram.

In the Federal Register notice, the Federal Election Commission corrected the matter number for a specific item on their meeting agenda. The meeting, initially announced to be held on January 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., will be a virtual gathering. This correction pertains to an Audit Division Recommendation Memorandum concerning the Mississippi Republican Party. For more details, individuals can contact Judith Ingram, the Press Officer.