Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: Highlights

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Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: Highlights

Published Dec 29, 2025Updated Dec 30, 2025

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S 2747118th Congress
A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.
Dec 19, 2023 · Became Public Law No: 118-26.

Federal Role in U.S. Campaigns and Elections: Highlights

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