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      October Quarterly Report notice for congressional committees, PACs and parties (2024)

October Quarterly Report notice for congressional committees, PACs and parties (2024) Current report due
 Report
Close of books [1]
Reg./cert. & overnight mailing deadline
Filing deadlineOctober Quarterly
09/30/2024
10/15/2024
10/15/2024
 
 Pre- and post-election reports Congressional committees The principal campaign committee of any candidate participating in a 2024 state primary, nominating convention or runoff election–even if unopposed–must also file a pre-election report 12 days prior to the primary, nominating convention or runoff. The principal campaign committee of a candidate participating in the general election must file Pre- and Post-General Reports. Separate notices will be sent to explain these additional reporting obligations. Read supplemental filing information PACs and parties Committees that make contributions or expenditures (including independent expenditures) in connection with an election must also file a pre-election report, if the activity was not previously reported. All committees must file a Post-General Report. Read supplemental filing information
 
 Reporting schedule for remainder of 2024
 Report
Close of books [1]
Reg./cert. & overnight mailing deadline
Filing deadlinePre-General [2]
10/16/2024
10/21/2024
10/24/2024Post-General
11/25/2024
12/05/2024
12/05/2024Year-End
12/31/2024
01/31/2025
01/31/2025
 
 Read supplemental filing information for: Congressional committeesPACs and parties
 
 FOOTNOTES: [1] These dates indicate the end of the reporting period. A reporting period always begins the day after the closing date of the last report filed. If the committee is new and has not previously filed a report, the first report must cover all activity that occurred before the committee registered up through the close of books for the first report due. [2] PACs and parties: required only if committee makes contributions or expenditures in connection with the general election during the reporting period. Congressional committees: the principal campaign committee of a candidate who participates in the general election must file Pre-and Post-General Reports.
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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.


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