Use Caution on Classic FEC Website

January 2018

Although the Federal Election Commission (FEC) transitioned to a new website several months ago, the FEC’s old website is currently available at classic.fec.gov. Many persons involved with political action committees (PACs) and other aspects of campaign finance law continue to use the classic website, given difficulties with the user interface for much of the new website. Please be aware, however, that not all portions of the classic website are being updated. Before relying on information on the classic website, be sure to confirm whether the information is current. Most pages on the classic website include a note at the top indicating whether the page is being updated. For example, as of publication, the individual contributor search page on the classic website notes, “This page is being maintained by the FEC and contains the most up-to-date information.” However, the main regulations page notes, “This page is no longer being updated by the FEC and may contain outdated information.”

If it is unclear whether information on the classic website is current, please contact us for assistance.