H.R. 8738: FEC Administrative Improvements Act

The FEC Administrative Improvements Act, introduced in the 119th Congress, aims to make two key changes to the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.

Requiring Electronic Filing

The bill will require that individuals and groups who make certain election-related communications (known as "electioneering communications") also file their reports electronically. Previously, this requirement primarily applied to expenditures, but the amendment expands that requirement to include electioneering communications. This change is intended to modernize the reporting process and improve transparency in campaign finance by making it easier for the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to track these communications.

Allowing Disbursements by Methods Other Than Check

The second major change is related to how political committees can make payments. Currently, political committees are restricted to making disbursements only by check. The bill proposes to change this restriction, allowing committees to make payments in other ways. This could include using electronic payments or other financial methods. The goal is to increase flexibility for political committees in managing their finances and making disbursements.

Summary of Amendments

• Require electronic filing for individuals and entities making electioneering communications.
• Allow political committees to make disbursements through various methods, not just checks.

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