FECFinal Rule
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
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Summary
The Federal Election Commission is increasing the dollar amounts of fines it can impose for campaign finance violations to account for inflation. This means penalties for breaking election rules will be higher in 2025 than they were in previous years, making violations more costly for campaigns and political groups that don't follow the rules.
Key Points
- 1The FEC adjusts its penalty amounts annually to keep up with inflation, so fines have the same real impact over time
- 2Campaign organizations and political groups that violate election laws will face larger financial penalties starting in 2025
- 3This applies to violations like failing to disclose donors, breaking spending limits, or misusing campaign funds
- 4The adjustment helps ensure that fines remain a meaningful consequence for rule-breaking rather than becoming less significant as the dollar loses value
- 5Campaigns need to review the updated penalty amounts to understand the financial risks of non-compliance with federal election regulations
Key Dates
Published
January 3, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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