Enforcement Down at the Four-Member FEC, but Risks Remain for the Unwary

Enforcement Down at the Four-Member FEC, but Risks Remain for the Unwary

July 11, 2018, Covington Alert

After a surprisingly active 2017, the Federal Election Commission’s enforcement efforts have slowed noticeably in the early months of 2018. In February, former Commission Lee Goodman’s departure from the agency left the Commission with only four members. While the remaining Commissioners can still form a quorum, unanimity is required for all official agency action.