Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) | Estateplanning
The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) is the primary U.S. federal law regulating political campaign fundraising and spending. Enacted in 1971 and significant
Overview
The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA) is the primary U.S. federal law regulating political campaign fundraising and spending. Enacted in 1971 and significantly amended in 1974, FECA aims to promote transparency and limit corruption by establishing contribution limits, expenditure regulations, and disclosure requirements for federal elections. The Federal Election Commission (FEC) was created to administer and enforce these laws.