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Under the Federal Election Campaign Act, contributions are subject to limits. Those limits differ depending on the type of donor and recipient.
Tips for treasurers
All tips- FEC to host March 3-4 Political Party Committee WebinarFebruary 9, 2026
- Year-End reporting reminderJanuary 26, 2026
- FEC to host February 17 & 18 Candidate Committee WebinarJanuary 20, 2026
- Time is running out to register for the FEC’s Year-End Reporting and FECFile webinars!January 12, 2026
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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.