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March 20, 2024
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission streamlines initial stage of enforcement proceedings
      
      On March 14, 2024, the Commission approved a Statement of Policy that simplifies its processing of Matters Under Review (MURs) at the initial stage of enforcement proceedings.BackgroundUnder the ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 18, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission transmits 2023 legislative recommendations
      
      At its open meeting on December 14, 2023, the Commission unanimously approved legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations transmitted to Congress are available on the Commission’s ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission November 14, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission approves directive governing investigative procedures
      
      On November 2, 2023, the Commission approved a directive which sets forth how the Office of General Counsel (OGC) conducts investigations following a reason-to-believe (RTB) finding in an enforcement matter. ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission September 13, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Comments sought on improvements to report filing process and FEC website
      
      On September 13, 2023, the Commission published a notice in the Federal Register at 88 Fed. Reg. 62782 seeking comments on ways to improve its online user experiences, including its ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission May 24, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission adopts new audit procedures
      
      On May 4, 2023, the Commission adopted new procedures for auditing political committees that do not receive public funds. The new audit process seeks to balance efficiency, procedural protections for ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission April 27, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission approves Memorandum of Understanding between the FEC and Department of Justice
      
      On April 19, 2023, the Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Federal Election Commission and the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) to promote the enforcement of ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission March 7, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission holds public hearing on audit procedures for committees that do not receive public funds
      
      On February 14, 2023, the Commission held a public hearing on audit procedures for committees that do not receive public funds. The Commission received six written comments and five witnesses ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission January 9, 2023
    
    From: Information Division
  Comments sought regarding auditing procedures and policies
      
      On January 9, 2023, the Commission published a notice of public hearing and request for public comments in the Federal Register at 88 Fed. Reg. 1228 that seeks public comment ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 16, 2022
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission transmits 2022 legislative recommendations
      
      At its open meeting on December 15, 2022, the Commission unanimously approved 15 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations transmitted to Congress are available on the ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission March 3, 2022
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission adopts rule of agency procedure concerning foreign state respondents
      
      On February 17, 2022, the Commission adopted a rule of agency procedure concerning foreign state respondents at the initiation of the enforcement process.The adopted rule provides that the Commission’s ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission November 23, 2021
    
    From: Information Division
  Draft FEC Strategic Plan, FY 2022-2026, available for public comment
      
      The FEC’s Draft Strategic Plan, FY 2022-2026 is now available for comment on the FEC website. In creating its new Draft Strategic Plan, the Commission focused on building long-term ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission May 11, 2021
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission transmits 2021 legislative recommendations
      
      At its open meeting of May 6, 2021, the Commission unanimously approved 14 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations transmitted to Congress are available on the ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 21, 2018
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission transmits 2018 legislative recommendations
      
      At its open meeting of December 13, 2018, the Commission unanimously approved 11 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations transmitted to Congress are available on the ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission January 4, 2018
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission approves 2017 legislative recommendations
      
      At its open meeting of December 14, 2017, the Commission unanimously approved 12 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration. The recommendations were transmitted to Congress on December 14, ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission November 8, 2017
    
    From: Information Division
  Draft FEC Strategic Plan, FY 2018-2022, available for public comment
      
      The FEC’s Draft Strategic Plan, FY 2018-2022, is now available for public comment on the FEC website. The strategic objectives and activities identified in this draft plan challenge the ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission January 25, 2017
    
    From: Information Division
  FEC announces appointment of Kathleen M. Guith as Associate General Counsel
      
      On January 19, 2017, the Federal Election Commission voted to appoint Kathleen M. Guith as Associate General Counsel for Enforcement.Ms. Guith joined the Commission as a staff attorney in ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 14, 2016
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission elects officers for 2017
      
      Steven T. WaltherCaroline C. Hunter HeadshotAt its open meeting of December 8, 2016, the Federal Election Commission elected Steven T. Walther as Chairman and Caroline C. Hunter as Vice Chair for 2017. Mr. Walther has ...
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 12, 2016
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission approves legislative recommendations (2016)
      
      At its open meeting of December 1, 2016, the Commission unanimously approved 13 legislative recommendations to send to Congress for consideration.
The legislative recommendations approved by the Commission are:
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission December 7, 2016
    
    From: Information Division
  Commission amends Directive 52
      
      On December 1, 2016, the Commission voted to amend Directive 52 regarding Commission voting procedures in light of the D. C. Circuit court opinion in *Combat Veterans for Congress PAC ...*
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        FEC Record
          
            in: Commission September 23, 2016
    
    From: Information Division
  FEC names Lisa J. Stevenson Acting General Counsel
      
      On September 22, 2016, the Federal Election Commission named Lisa J. Stevenson as Acting General Counsel.          Ms. Stevenson joined the Commission in May 2012, serving as Special Counsel to the ...
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