Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA): Primary federal law governing campaign financing. Covers disclosure requirements, contribution limits, source restrictions, and disclaimer requirements for campaign communications.
Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (BCRA): Amendment to FECA that regulates soft money in campaigns, electioneering communications, and contains additional disclaimer requirements for campaign materials.
Internal Revenue Code: Tax regulations affecting campaign contributions, including rules for tax-deductible contributions and specific requirements for 501(c) organizations.
State Campaign Finance Laws: State-specific regulations covering contribution limits, disclosure requirements, registration requirements, and mandatory disclaimer language that varies by jurisdiction.
FCC Regulations: Federal Communications Commission rules governing campaign communications through broadcast and electronic media.
CAN-SPAM Act: Federal law governing email solicitations, requiring specific disclosures and opt-out mechanisms for email campaign communications.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring campaign materials to be accessible to individuals with disabilities, including considerations for format and delivery methods.
FTC Guidelines: Federal Trade Commission requirements for truth in advertising and clear disclosures in campaign solicitation materials.
Required Disclaimer Elements: Mandatory components including: proper disclaimers, campaign/committee identification, FEC ID number, contribution limits statement, eligibility requirements, tax-deductibility information, and 'Paid for by' attribution.
