Federal Election Commission (FEC): The Federal Election Commission is an independent regulatory agency responsible for enforcing federal campaign finance laws. It oversees the reporting and disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures in federal elections.
Political Action Committee (PAC): A PAC is an organization formed by individuals or groups with the purpose of raising money and making contributions to political campaigns. PACs can represent specific industries, interest groups, or causes.
Hard Money: Hard money refers to direct contributions made by individuals or organizations to political candidates or parties. These contributions have specific limits set by law and must be reported to the FEC.