Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committee (also known as a Super PAC). A political committee that makes only independent expenditures that may solicit contributions from individuals, corporations, labor organizations and other political committees. They may not accept contributions from foreign nationals, federal contractors, national banks or federally chartered corporations. Such committees, popularly known as Super PACs, must register with the Commission and comply with all applicable reporting requirements of the Act.
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Independent Expenditure-Only Political Committee (also known as a Super PAC). A political committee that makes only independent expenditures that may solicit contributions from individuals, corporations, labor organizations and other political committees. They may not accept contributions from foreign nationals, federal contractors, national banks or federally chartered corporations. Such committees, popularly known as Super PACs, must register with the Commission and comply with all applicable reporting requirements of the Act.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ieopc. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ieopc
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