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Federal Election Commission
An independent regulatory agency that oversees campaign finance laws in the United States.
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CCI Score: Federal Election Commission
-17.05
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Latest Event
FEC Deregulatory Trend Facilitates Big Money in Elections
A new report by the Campaign Legal Center reveals that four FEC commissioners have systematically rolled back longstanding campaign finance regulations, effectively opening the door for special interest money to influence elections and erode democratic accountability.
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Latest Events
- JAN222025
A new report by the Campaign Legal Center reveals that four FEC commissioners have systematically rolled back longstanding campaign finance regulations, effectively opening the door for special interest money to influence elections and erode democratic accountability.
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Public and Political Behavior
May 12
The rollback of entrenched campaign finance regulations by FEC commissioners represents a public and political misstep that undermines the integrity of democratic processes by favoring wealthy special interests.
Campaign Legal Center Releases New Report on the FEC’s Deregulatory Trend
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Regulatory Capture
May 12
The pattern of deregulatory decisions suggests regulatory capture, indicating that the FEC is increasingly influenced by special interests rather than serving its public mandate to ensure fair and transparent electoral processes.
Campaign Legal Center Releases New Report on the FEC’s Deregulatory Trend
- JAN032025
In a comprehensive year-in-review for 2024, the FEC issued a game-changing advisory opinion (AO 2024-01) and continued with significant rulemaking, enforcement actions, and litigation. Despite internal divisions, these moves underscore the agency's role in safeguarding campaign finance regulations and ensuring a fair democratic process.
+80
Public and Political Behavior
May 12
The FEC’s issuance of a landmark advisory opinion and subsequent enforcement actions demonstrate a strong commitment to upholding fair campaign finance laws. Such proactive measures help counter authoritarian influences by ensuring transparency and reducing the impact of undue corporate and special interest influence in politics.
+70
Regulatory Capture
May 12
Through robust rulemaking and enforcement, the FEC effectively safeguards democratic electoral processes against economic undue influence. This resistance to potential regulatory capture reflects positively on its role in countering authoritarian practices and ensuring a balanced political landscape.
- OCT012023
The Brennan Center report highlights how the Federal Election Commission's persistent deadlocks and failure to issue timely advisory opinions have left American elections vulnerable to manipulation, including increased dark money and potential foreign interference.
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Public and Political Behavior
May 12
The report underscores how partisan gridlock in the FEC, leading to stonewalling of candidates and parties, undermines regulatory oversight and election integrity. This institutional inaction contributes to vulnerabilities that can be exploited by authoritarian interests.
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