FEC Updates

FEC Weekly Digest: Litigation Updates and Reporting Dates

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) released its weekly digest for the week of February 23-27, 2026. The update includes litigation news, reporting deadlines for 2026, and upcoming outreach and training events.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the McDonald v. FEC lawsuit. The lawsuit challenged the constitutionality of federal campaign finance reporting requirements for certain earmarked contributions up to $200.

FEC Updates Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) published updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold of $24,000. These updates affect how political committees and lobbyists operate within federal election regulations.

McDonald v. FEC - Appeals Court Affirms Dismissal of Lawsuit

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of Tony McDonald's lawsuit against the FEC. The court found that the plaintiff lacked standing to challenge disclosure requirements for small conduit contributions, upholding the district court's decision.

FEC Launches New Rulemaking Search System and Updates Form 99

The Federal Election Commission (FEC) has launched a new mobile-friendly rulemaking search system and updated its FEC Form 99 to allow electronic attachments for certain filings. These updates aim to improve accessibility and streamline electronic submissions for committees.