Press release via email:

Chair Ann M. Ravel and Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub:

FEC To Hold Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 11

Federal Election Commission Chair Ann M. Ravel and Commissioner Ellen L. Weintraub are pleased to invite you to the Commission’s public hearing, where the Commission will hear testimony from members of the public on how to improve campaign finance rules to promote transparency in political spending and fight corruption. The hearing will begin at 8:15 am on Wednesday, February 11, in the Commission’s 9th Floor Hearing Room. The Commission’s work in ensuring transparency is fundamental to our democracy, and should be of concern to all. When the Commission reached out for public comment on the state of our elections in the wake of McCutcheon v. FEC and other Supreme Court decisions, over 32,000 Americans commented. These comments came from Americans of all walks of life. They overwhelmingly urge the Commission to increase disclosure of political spending and limit the influence of money in our elections. Now, the Commission will open its doors for a public hearing, after soliciting wide-ranging public comments on a number of issues affecting our campaign finance rules. All who wish to testify will have an opportunity to share their views directly with the Commission. We encourage you to attend and cover this important event.