A political committee that maintains one bank account for making contributions in connection with federal elections and a separate "non-contribution account" for making independent expenditures. The first account is subject to all of the limits and prohibitions of the Act, but the non-contribution account may accept unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, labor organizations and other political committees. The committee must register with the FEC and report all receipts and disbursements for both accounts.
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A political committee that maintains one bank account for making contributions in connection with federal elections and a separate "non-contribution account" for making independent expenditures. The first account is subject to all of the limits and prohibitions of the Act, but the non-contribution account may accept unlimited contributions from individuals, corporations, labor organizations and other political committees. The committee must register with the FEC and report all receipts and disbursements for both accounts.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Carey Committee (also Known As A Hybrid Pac). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/carey-committee-also-known-as-a-hybrid-pac
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