In June, the FEC approved a process for making text message political contributions limited to $50 per month. In August, the FEC clarified the compliance responsibilities related to these small, anonymous text message contributions. Now, just three weeks later, the FEC has approved a process for making text message contributions that exceed $50 per month
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FEC Approves Text Message Political Contributions … Again
By Derek Lawlor on
Posted in Campaign Finance
The FEC made public today two advisory opinions, AO 2012-26 (m-Qube II) and 2012-28 (CTIA), that clarify the permissibility of political contributions via text message. Though the FEC gave general approval to text message contributing in AO 2012-17 (m-Qube I), campaigns and service providers sought additional guidance from the FEC to ensure compliance with the…
Putting a Name and Face Behind Text Message Contributions
By Derek Lawlor on
Posted in Campaign Finance
Last month, the FEC approved a method for contributing to federal political committees by text message (AO 2012-17), but noted that the process described in that AO might not be the only permissible method. Since that opinion, there have already been additional requests that seek clarification of the Commission’s rules on text message…