Policy Update

FEC Considers Broadcast Rule Change, Congress Mulls Internet Speech

11/01/2005
Source: OMB Watch

On Oct. 20 the Federal Election Commission (FEC) heard testimony on its reconsideration of a rule on treatment of grassroots broadcasts by charities and religious organizations in campaign finance regulations.

OMB Watch testified in support of an exemption for grassroots lobbying from the "electioneering communications" rule, which bans corporations, including nonprofits, from referring to federal candidates in broadcasts made 60 days before a general election or 30 days before a primary. More >>