What did the FECA do?

The Federal Election Campaign Act (FECA), enacted in 1971, aimed to regulate campaign finance in federal elections. It established rules for the disclosure of campaign contributions and expenditures, set limits on individual contributions to candidates, and created the Federal Election Commission (FEC) to oversee compliance. The act sought to reduce corruption and ensure transparency in the electoral process. Subsequent amendments and court rulings have modified its provisions, impacting campaign finance dynamics over the years.