Federal Election Commission (FEC) Disclaimer
BE AMERICAN POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE ("BE AMERICAN PAC")
OFFICIAL DISCLAIMER
CONTRIBUTION DISCLAIMER
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS
Be American PAC is a federal political action committee registered with the Federal Election Commission (FEC). By making a contribution to Be American PAC, you acknowledge and certify the following:
- Eligibility: I am a United States citizen or a lawfully admitted permanent resident (i.e., green card holder).
- Age Requirement: I am at least 18 years of age.
- Personal Funds: This contribution is made from my own funds, and not those of another.
- Voluntary Contribution: This contribution is made voluntarily and not in exchange for any favor or consideration.
- Corporate/Union Funds: This contribution is not made from the treasury funds of a corporation, labor organization, or national bank.
- Federal Contractor: I am not a federal government contractor.
- Foreign National: I am not a foreign national who lacks permanent resident status in the United States.
- Contribution Limits: I understand that federal law limits contributions to $5,000 per calendar year to Be American PAC.
- Reporting Requirements: I understand that federal law requires Be American PAC to use its best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.
- Tax Deductibility: I understand that contributions to Be American PAC are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
- Compliance with Law: I am making this contribution in compliance with all applicable federal laws and regulations.
COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMER
All public communications distributed by Be American PAC through any medium, including but not limited to television, radio, print, digital, and social media, contain the following disclaimer:
“Paid for by Be American PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.”
This disclaimer appears in a clear and conspicuous manner on all public communications as required by federal law.
WEBSITE AND DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMER
All websites, emails, and digital communications maintained or distributed by Be American PAC contain the following disclaimer:
“Paid for by Be American PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.beapac.com“
SOLICITATION DISCLAIMER
All solicitations for contributions to Be American PAC contain the following disclaimer:
“Contributions to Be American PAC are not tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes. Contributions from corporations, foreign nationals without green cards, and federal government contractors are prohibited. Federal law requires us to use our best efforts to collect and report the name, mailing address, occupation, and employer of individuals whose contributions exceed $200 in a calendar year.”
INDEPENDENT EXPENDITURE DISCLAIMER
For any independent expenditure communication that expressly advocates the election or defeat of a clearly identified federal candidate:
“Paid for by Be American PAC and not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.beapac.com“
ELECTIONEERING COMMUNICATIONS DISCLAIMER
For any electioneering communication (as defined by federal law):
“Be American PAC is responsible for the content of this advertising. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee. www.beapac.com“
COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL ELECTION COMMISSION REGULATIONS
Be American PAC complies with all applicable Federal Election Commission regulations, including but not limited to:
- Registration and Reporting: Be American PAC is registered with the FEC and files all required reports disclosing its receipts and disbursements.
- Contribution Limits and Prohibitions: Be American PAC adheres to all federal contribution limits and prohibitions.
- Recordkeeping: Be American PAC maintains records of all contributions and expenditures as required by federal law.
- Disclaimer Requirements: Be American PAC includes appropriate disclaimers on all public communications, solicitations, and other materials as required by federal law.
- Independent Expenditures: Any independent expenditures made by Be American PAC are reported to the FEC as required by law.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For questions regarding this disclaimer or our compliance with FEC regulations, please contact:
Be American PAC
Email: [email protected]
LEGAL AUTHORITY
This disclaimer is provided in accordance with the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971, as amended (52 U.S.C. § 30101 et seq.), and Federal Election Commission regulations (11 C.F.R. § 100 et seq.).
Paid for by Be American PAC. Not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.