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1976 Federal Election Campaign Act Amendments Hearing

Original title: Federal election campaign act amendments, 1976: hearings before the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections of the Committee on Rules and Administration, Ninety-fourth Congress, second session ... February 18, 1976.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing established the legislative framework for how federal political campaigns are funded and regulated, directly impacting the rules for candidate spending and donor disclosure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal candidates

Candidates are subject to the contribution and expenditure limits defined by the amendments discussed.

Political donors

Donors are subject to new regulations regarding the amount and disclosure of their contributions to campaigns.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1976 congressional hearing held by the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections to discuss proposed amendments to the . The session focused on legislative adjustments to campaign finance regulations following the Supreme Court's ruling in .

Key Facts

The hearing was held on February 18, 1976, by the Subcommittee on Privileges and Elections.
The primary purpose was to address necessary amendments to the Federal Election Campaign Act.
The legislative session was prompted by the Supreme Court decision in Buckley v. Valeo, which challenged existing campaign finance restrictions.
The subcommittee reviewed the structure of the Federal Election Commission (FEC) as mandated by the court ruling.
The hearing addressed the constitutionality of contribution and expenditure limits in federal elections.

Why It Matters

The hearing established the legislative framework for how federal political campaigns are funded and regulated, directly impacting the rules for candidate spending and donor disclosure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why was this hearing held in 1976?

It was held to amend federal campaign finance laws to comply with the Supreme Court's ruling in .

What is the Federal Election Campaign Act?

It is the primary federal law governing the financing of federal election campaigns.

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Post-Buckley Legislative Adjustment

The hearing demonstrates a rapid legislative pivot to restructure the FEC and campaign finance rules immediately following a Supreme Court mandate.

Federal Election Commission Buckley v. Valeo

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Privileges and Elections“The congressional body conducting the hearing.”Map →

otherBuckley v. Valeo“The Supreme Court case that necessitated the 1976 amendments to campaign finance”Map →

organizationCommittee on Rules and Administration“The parent committee overseeing the subcommittee.”Map →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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