Federal Election Commission lacks quorum, halting regulatory work

The Federal Election Commission is effectively shut down due to a lack of members, preventing it from performing its regulatory duties. With only two commissioners remaining, the FEC lacks the required quorum of four members to conduct official business, including investigations and policy decisions. This situation has persisted for months. This is the third time in a decade the FEC has operated without a quorum, raising concerns about campaign finance law enforcement and transparency in upcoming elections.