Federal Election Commission Lacks Quorum Weeks Before Record-Spending Election

Source Summary

The Federal Election Commission has been reduced to two members, leaving it unable to enforce election law ahead of what is expected to be the most expensive election cycle on record. The FEC requires a quorum to take official action on campaign finance violations and other electoral matters.

Why it matters

The FEC's inability to enforce campaign finance law during a record-spending election cycle undermines its core regulatory function at a critical moment.