Membership-Labor Organization PAC Webinar Training

FEC Updates

Published May 12th, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

The Federal Election Commission announced a two-day online training webinar for membership and labor organization PACs on May 12-13, 2026. The event covers federal campaign finance basics, PAC operations, fundraising, contributions, and reporting requirements with two registration options: Option 1 (Basics and Operations) at $50 or Option 2 (Operations only) at $40. Registration closes May 10, 2026.

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What changed

The FEC announced an in-depth webinar training for membership and labor organization PACs scheduled for May 12-13, 2026. Option 1 includes a Basics for Beginners session and a two-part Operations workshop covering fundraising, contributions, reporting scenarios, and disclosure rules. Option 2 provides access to only the Wednesday Operations sessions. Registration fees are $50 for Option 1 and $40 for Option 2.

This is an informational training announcement with no new regulatory requirements or compliance deadlines. Organizations seeking PAC compliance training should register by May 10, 2026 through Pay.gov. The FEC will provide participation letters for CLE, CPE, or other educational credits upon completion.

What to do next

Identify staff members responsible for PAC compliance who would benefit from FEC training
Register for the webinar via Pay.gov by May 10, 2026 using appropriate option ($50 for comprehensive training or $40 for operations sessions only)
Review the full agenda PDF for session topics and prepare any specific questions

Source document (simplified)

The Commission will hold an in-depth, online training event for membership and labor organizations and their political action committees (PACs) on Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13. This live, interactive webinar is designed for those seeking an introduction to the basic provisions of the law as well as for those more experienced in the campaign finance laws relevant to PACs set up and administered by membership and labor organizations.

Attendees can choose one of two options. Option 1 includes three sessions: a Basics for Beginners session on Tuesday, which will introduce federal campaign finance laws, regulations, and reporting requirements to those new to federal committees; and a two-part Membership-Labor Organization PAC Operations workshop on Wednesday, which will go into much more detail on fundraising, making contributions, reporting scenarios, and the disclosure rules that apply to these types of PACs. Option 2, for those with more experience, includes just the two Wednesday afternoon sessions. This will be the only in-depth webinar geared specifically toward membership and labor organization PACs this year, so register today to reserve your spot.

Click here to register now Note: This webinar is tailored to PACs set up and administered by membership and labor organizations. Webinars for corporate PACs and trade association PACs will be held on April 21-22 and June 2-3, respectively.

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Webinar information

The training will take place online via Zoom Webinar. An email containing a link to workshop materials, log-in instructions and additional information will be sent to registered participants the day before the webinar.

Registration information

The cost for Option 1 (Basics & Operations) is $50. The cost for Option 2 (Operations only) is $40. To register, visit the FEC Training Payment page on Pay.gov (the government’s secure portal for online payments). Registrants are encouraged to pay by credit card, as refunds of automated clearinghouse (ACH) payments are not readily available

Membership-Labor Organization PAC Webinar Schedule

May 12-13, 2026

Option 1

| Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | |
| --- | --- |
| Basics for Beginners | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Eastern |

| Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | |
| --- | --- |
| Membership-Labor Organization PAC Operations Part 1 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM Eastern |
| Membership-Labor Organization PAC Operations Part 2 | 2:45 - 4:15 PM Eastern |

Option 2

Registration questions

Please direct all questions about the webinar to conferences@fec.gov or call the FEC’s Information Division at 1-800-424-9530 (menu option 6).

Learning credits

The FEC will provide all attendees with a letter certifying participation in the webinar, which participants can use to independently apply for CLE, CPE or other credits. Email conferences@fec.gov if you have further questions related to educational credit.