Chapter 29 - Federal Election Commission

Ensure new Republican FEC commissioners share views on not overregulating political activity.
Negotiate with Democratic Party leaders to temper choices for opposition party commissioners.
Direct the Department of Justice to only prosecute clear violations of the Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA).
Instruct DOJ not to prosecute individuals under interpretations of the law that the FEC disagrees with.
Direct DOJ to consult and consider all official FEC actions when making prosecution decisions.
Instruct DOJ to defend the FEC in all litigation when commissioners fail to authorize the agency's general counsel to do so.
Consider recommending that Congress amend FECA to remove the FEC's independent litigating authority.
Request FEC commissioners prepare guidance on statutory provisions and regulations that have been changed or voided by court decisions.
If the FEC fails to act, direct the attorney general to prepare a guidance document on changed or voided provisions and regulations.
Prioritize nominations to the FEC once commissioners reach the end of their terms.
Support legislative language to eliminate or limit commissioner overstays.
Vigorously oppose efforts to change the FEC structure from six to five commissioners.
Raise contribution limits for political donations.
Index reporting requirements to inflation.
Consider changes to relax restrictions on party committees' ability to coordinate with their candidates.