PACs and Super PACs in Federal Election Campaigns: Legal Framework.

Autor: Whitaker, L. Paige
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Zdroj: Congressional Research Service: Report; 6/17/2024, p1-3, 3p
Abstrakt: The article focuses on the legal framework surrounding political action committees (PACs) and Super PACs in federal election campaigns. Topics include the origins and regulations of PACs and Super PACs under federal campaign finance law, the impact of Supreme Court rulings like Citizens United and SpeechNow.org on the creation and operations of Super PACs, and considerations for Congress regarding potential legislative changes to address coordination between Super PACs and candidates.
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