PAC Webinar Training for Membership and Labor Organizations
Summary
The FEC announced a two-day virtual training webinar on May 12-13, 2026, for membership and labor organization PACs. The first session on May 12 covers campaign finance basics for beginners, while May 13 includes advanced PAC operations workshops. Registration is limited.
What changed
The FEC is hosting a two-day webinar specifically designed for membership and labor organization PACs. The May 12 session (1:00-3:00 p.m. ET) covers campaign finance basics for beginners, while the May 13 session (1:00-4:15 p.m. ET) provides advanced PAC operations training including reporting scenarios, communications rules, and methods of supporting candidates.
Compliance officers and treasurers of membership/labor PACs should register promptly as seating is limited. No compliance deadline or penalties are associated with this notice. The FEC explicitly states this information does not create rights or obligations and is intended as educational outreach under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971.
What to do next
- Register for the May 12-13 PAC webinar through the FEC website
- Review campaign finance requirements under 52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq
- Ensure PAC staff attend appropriate sessions based on experience level
Source document (simplified)
The FEC will conduct two days of training for membership/labor organization PACs in May. If you’re newer to campaign finance regulations, you may choose to attend the Basics for Beginners session on Tuesday, May 12 (from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern Time). The webinar continues on Wednesday, May 13 with two Membership/Labor PAC Operations workshops (from 1:00-4:15 p.m. Eastern Time). Those with more experience may choose to register only for the Membership/Labor Organizations PAC Operations workshops on Wednesday afternoon. During these live, interactive sessions, FEC staff will review the federal campaign finance rules relevant to membership and labor organization PACs, detail different reporting scenarios, discuss communications and methods of supporting candidates and more. Registration is limited so sign up today!
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This information is not intended to replace the law or to change its meaning, nor does this information create or confer any rights for or on any person or bind the Federal Election Commission or the public.
The reader is encouraged also to consult the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. 30101 et seq.), Commission regulations (Title 11 of the Code of Federal Regulations), Commission advisory opinions and applicable court decisions.
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