FECA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Law
| Stands for | Federal Election Campaign Act |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
FECA stands for Federal Election Campaign Act, a US law abbreviation.
Law of 1971 governing financing of federal campaigns, requiring disclosure of contributions and spending; its 1974 amendments created the Federal Election Commission, contribution limits and public funding of presidential elections.
Example: The complaint alleges the campaign accepted contributions above FECA limits.
Usage notes
The 1974 amendments followed Watergate-era fundraising abuses. In Buckley v. Valeo (1976) the Supreme Court upheld contribution limits but struck down limits on spending as violations of free speech. Its provisions are codified in Title 52 of the U.S. Code and amended by later laws, including the 2002 McCain-Feingold act.
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