Federal Election Commission: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	FEC
Date	1974 - present
Areas Of Involvement	campaign finance

Photos

Seal of the United States Federal Election Commission featuring stylized red and white stripes with white stars on a blue background, encircled by the agency name.

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