Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
Summary
The Federal Election Commission (FEC) cannot enforce election laws or investigate complaints because it lacks the required minimum number of commissioners. This situation leaves many questions from lawmakers unanswered and may affect campaign regulation ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.Key Facts
- Two lawmakers asked the FEC and other agencies to address risks from artificial intelligence spreading false election information.
- The FEC currently has only two out of six commissioner seats filled, below the four needed for a quorum.
- Without a quorum, the FEC cannot open investigations, issue fines, create rules, or provide formal legal advice.
- The FEC has not resolved any enforcement cases or imposed any penalties since May 2025.
- The backlog of enforcement cases has doubled, growing from 154 to 307 cases in one year.
- Lawmakers' requests for guidance on campaign finance issues have gone unanswered due to the FEC’s inactivity.
- A former FEC lawyer warns the lack of enforcement encourages more rule-breaking by campaigns.
- The Campaign Legal Center filed a complaint alleging President Donald Trump illegally controls a pro-Trump super PAC called MAGA Inc.
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