# 118-s-2747: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.

118-s-2747, A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations., is a 118th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN); status became_law (as of 2026-01-05).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2747
- As of: 2026-01-05
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## Facts
- Bill: 118-s-2747
- Congress: 118
- Title: A bill to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to extend the Administrative Fine Program for certain reporting violations.
- Status: became_law
- Introduced: 2023-09-07
- Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-01-05

## Summary

**Extends FECA's Administrative Fine Program through 2033.** This law moves the program's expiration from December 31, 2023 to December 31, 2033, maintaining the Federal Election Campaign Act's existing authority to impose administrative fines for reporting violations. It does not change which violations are covered, the size of penalties, enforcement procedures, the entities that can be fined, or funding and administration. The only change is the new sunset date, preserving current enforcement powers for an additional ten years.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Fischer, Deb [R-NE] (R-NE), 2023-09-07T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Campaign reporting fines continue through 2033: cost, low. The law extends the campaign reporting fine program through December 31, 2033. Campaigns and political committees that file late or miss required reports can still be fined. The scope of violations, penalty amounts, and procedures do not change. This takes effect upon enactment.

## Related bills

- 118-s-141: Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act
- 118-s-133: NAPA Reauthorization Act
- 118-s-546: Recruit and Retain Act
- 118-s-4243: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 118-s-91: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 118-sres-934: A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.

## Sources
- [118-s-2747 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/2747)

## Related
- [118-s-141: Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvemen…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-141)
- [118-s-133: NAPA Reauthorization Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-133)
- [118-s-546: Recruit and Retain Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-546)
- [118-s-4243: Shirley Chisholm Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-4243)
- [118-s-91: Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-91)
- [118-sres-934: A resolution amending the broadcasting and recording procedures of the Senate.](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-sres-934)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/118-s-2747 (as of 2026-01-05).