What does the Federal Election Commission do?
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent federal agency responsible for enforcing campaign finance laws in US federal elections. Its work includes overseeing the public disclosure of campaign finance data, enforcing contribution limits, and managing public funding for presidential campaigns. It was established in 1975.
$85.3M
<0.1%
How much does the Federal Election Commission spend?
The Federal Election Commission accounted for <0.1% of all federal spending in FY 2024.
Share of FEC net spending compared to the top ten highest spending agencies in FY 2024
The Federal Election Commission’s federal spending in FY 2024 was higher than in FY 1980.
Yearly federal net spending by FEC, adjusted for inflation (2024 dollars), FYs 1980–2024
The Federal Election Commission’s share of federal spending in FY 2024 was lower than in FY 1980.
Percentage of federal budget dedicated to FEC, FYs 1980–2024
How did the Federal Election Commission spend its budget in 2024?
Federal government net spending isolated to FEC, FY 2024
How many people work for the Federal Election Commission?
The number of federal employees working for the Federal Election Commission has decreased 16.6% since 2010.
Number of federal employees working for FEC, September 2010–2024
Who leads the Federal Election Commission?
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is led by a group of six commissioners. These commissioners are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The commissioners serve staggered six-year terms, and no more than three commissioners can be members of the same political party. The chairmanship of the FEC rotates among the commissioners each year.
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