📈Federal Election Commission Updates Civil Monetary Penalties for 2025
Civil Monetary Penalties Annual Inflation Adjustments
Summary
As required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, the Federal Election Commission is adjusting for inflation the civil monetary penalties established under the Federal Election Campaign Act, the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act, and the Presidential Primary Matching Payment Account Act. The civil monetary penalties being adjusted are those negotiated by the Commission or imposed by a court for certain statutory violations, and those imposed by the Commission for late filing of or failure to file certain reports required by the Federal Election Campaign Act. The adjusted civil monetary penalties are calculated according to a statutory formula and the adjusted amounts will apply to penalties assessed after the effective date of these rules.
Agencies
- Federal Election Commission
Business Impact
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The text outlines significant adjustments to civil monetary penalties due to inflation, which directly affects compliance costs for businesses involved in federal elections. Business executives must stay informed about the new penalty structures to avoid potential fines for violations.