The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is the independent regulatory agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing federal campaign finance laws. Established in 1971, Congress consolidated its previous reform efforts into the Federal Election Campaigns Act, introducing stricter disclosure requirements for federal candidates, political parties, and political action committees (PACs).In the United States, 318 campaign finance bills have been introduced in the states. Of these, Vandala, Missouri has seen a number of changes to its campaign finance disclosure laws over time. In the early 2000s, Vandala implemented a new law that required all candidates to disclose their sources of funding.
This law was designed to increase transparency and accountability in the political process. Additionally, it mandated that all donations over $100 must be reported to the state's election commission. In 2010, Vandala passed a law that required all candidates to disclose their campaign expenditures. This law was designed to ensure that candidates were not using their campaign funds for personal gain. It also mandated that all expenditures over $500 must be reported to the state's election commission. In 2016, Vandala passed a law that required all candidates to disclose their donors' occupations and employers.
Additionally, it mandated that all donations over $200 must be reported to the state's election commission. More recently, in 2020, Vandala passed a law that required all candidates to disclose their donors' addresses. Additionally, it mandated that all donations over $500 must be reported to the state's election commission. These changes demonstrate Vandala's commitment to increasing transparency and accountability in its political process. By requiring candidates to disclose their sources of funding and expenditures, as well as their donors' occupations and employers, Vandala is ensuring that its citizens are informed about who is funding their elected officials.
