Published in February 2004 (updated January
2007)
Contents
* Introduction
*
How Much May Be Contributed
* Prohibited Contributions
* Volunteering
* Travel Expenses
& Business Services
* Independent Expenditures & Acting as a Group
* Campaign
Finance Information & Filing a Complaint
* For More
Information On ....
Introduction
The purpose of this guide is to encourage citizens, like yourself, to take an active part in the Federal election process. There are several ways you may support Federal candidates and political committees involved in Federal elections. These activities, however, are subject to the Federal campaign finance law. For example, the law limits the amount of money you may contribute and prohibits certain people and organizations from making contributions. This guide explains how to participate in Federal elections in compliance with federal law.
It is important to note that the guide focuses on
political activity in Federal elections--not State or local. Federal elections
are those for the President and Vice President, the U.S. Senate and the U.S.
House of Representatives.