FEC Administrative Improvements Act
The FEC Administrative Improvements Act updates federal election laws to modernize how political committees report and make payments. It requires that filings for electioneering communications be submitted electronically, streamlining the reporting process for these groups. Additionally, the bill permits political committees to make financial disbursements using methods other than traditional checks, such as electronic transfers. These provisions adjust administrative requirements under the Federal Election Campaign Act without changing spending limits or campaign rules.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
House Passage
Jul 2026
Senate Passage
President
Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action Jul 14, 2026
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Introduced in House
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Jul 13, 2026
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The Engrossed version of HR 8738 (FEC Administrative Improvements Act) expands the scope of Section 2, which requires electronic filing with the FEC. The amendment adds 'or makes electioneering communications' to the language describing who must file electronically, broadening the requirement beyond just those making expenditures.
Scope change
The electronic filing requirement in Section 2 was broadened to cover entities that make electioneering communications, not just those that make expenditures.
SCOPE
Section 2 now requires electronic filing not only for those who make expenditures but also for those who make electioneering communications, expanding the group of political actors subject to the e-filing mandate.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
upper
Jul 13, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4401-4402)
lower
May 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Joseph D. Morelle
DDemocratic
Co
Bryan Steil
RRepublican
Co
Laurel M. Lee
RRepublican
Co
Terri A. Sewell
DDemocratic
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