FEC's Closed Meeting on Election Laws Faces Potential Budget Cancellation

2025-01941 — Price Index Adjustments for Contribution and Expenditure Limitations and Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Threshold

The Federal Election Commission is updating the limits on campaign contributions, spending, and lobbyist bundling disclosures to keep up with inflation. This means candidates, political groups, and lobbyists will see new dollar limits starting soon. These changes help keep the rules fair and current with today’s money value.

2026-04137 — Price Index Adjustments for Contribution and Expenditure Limitations and Lobbyist Bundling Disclosure Threshold

Starting January 1, 2026, political parties and lobbyists will see their spending and reporting limits go up a bit to keep up with inflation. This means national and state party committees can spend more during elections, and lobbyists must report bigger bundles of contributions. These changes help keep campaign rules fair and current with the cost of living.

2025-19094 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Election Commission canceled its open meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025, which was set to be both in-person and online. This change affects anyone following or participating in these meetings, giving them a heads-up to adjust plans. No costs or new deadlines are involved, but staying tuned for updates is a smart move!

2025-19097 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Election Commission planned a hybrid meeting for December 18, 2025, but it’s now canceled. This affects anyone following or involved in election oversight, saving time and avoiding travel costs. Stay tuned for updates on when the next meeting will happen!

2025-19096 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Election Commission canceled its October 23, 2025, meeting, which was planned as a hybrid event in Washington, DC, and online. This affects anyone following or involved in FEC activities, giving them a heads-up to adjust their plans. No new costs or deadlines were introduced, but stay tuned for updates on future meetings!

2025-19095 — Sunshine Act Meetings

The Federal Election Commission canceled its December 4, 2025, open meeting, which was planned as a hybrid event in Washington, DC, and online. This change affects anyone following or participating in these meetings, giving them a heads-up to adjust their plans. No costs or new deadlines are involved, but staying tuned for future updates is a smart move!

Previous: 2025-19189 — Notice of Public Meeting of the Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights

The Maryland Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights is holding a public Zoom meeting to talk about important topics they might study next. This meeting is open to everyone interested in civil rights in Maryland. No money changes or deadlines are involved, but it’s a great chance to hear and share ideas.

Next: 2025-19191 — Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Direct Investment Surveys: BE-577, Quarterly Survey of U.S. Direct Investment Abroad-Transactions of U.S. Reporter With Foreign Affiliate

The Department of Commerce is asking businesses that own foreign companies to keep filling out the BE-577 survey every quarter, just like before. This survey helps track how much U.S. companies invest abroad and impacts important economic reports. About 1,425 businesses will spend around an hour each time, with no changes to the rules or costs, and the government is open to comments for 30 more days.