r/title-52-VOTING-AND-ELECTIONS wiki — defined terms

The statute’s own glossary: every term Title 52 defines, in section order.

52 U.S.C. § 10310 — Enforcement proceedings

“language minorities” applies in that section

The term “language minorities” or “language minority group” means persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives or of Spanish heritage. (d) Subpenas In any action for a declaratory judgment brought pursuant to section 10303 or 10304 of this title, subpenas for witnesses who are required to attend the District Court for the District of Columbia may be served in any judicial district of the United States: Provided , That no writ of subpena shall issue for witnesses without the District of Columbia at a greater distance than one hundred miles from the place of holding court without the permission of the District Court for the District of Columbia being first had upon proper …

“language minority group” applies in that section

“political subdivision” applies in that section

The term “political subdivision” shall mean any county or parish, except that where registration for voting is not conducted under the supervision of a county or parish, the term shall include any other subdivision of a State which conducts registration for voting.;

“vote” applies in that section

The terms “vote” or “voting” shall include all action necessary to make a vote effective in any primary, special, or general election, including, but not limited to, registration, listing pursuant to this chapter, or other action required by law prerequisite to voting, casting a ballot, and having such ballot counted properly and included in the appropriate totals of votes cast with respect to candidates for public or party office and propositions for which votes are received in an election.;

“voting” applies in that section

52 U.S.C. § 10501 — Application of prohibition to other States; “test or device” defined

“test or device” applies in that section

the term “test or device” means any requirement that a person as a prerequisite for voting or registration for voting (1) demonstrate the ability to read, write, understand, or interpret any matter, (2) demonstrate any educational achievement or his knowledge of any particular subject, (3) possess good moral character, or (4) prove his qualifications by the voucher of registered voters or members of any other class.

52 U.S.C. § 10503 — Bilingual election requirements

“citizens” applies in that section

the term “citizens” means citizens of the United States; and;

“illiteracy” applies in that section

the term “illiteracy” means the failure to complete the 5th primary grade. (4) Special rule The determinations of the Director of the Census under this subsection shall be effective upon publication in the Federal Register and shall not be subject to review in any court.

“Indian reservation” applies in that section

the term “Indian reservation” means any area that is an American Indian or Alaska Native area, as defined by the Census Bureau for the purposes of the 1990 decennial census;

“language minorities” applies in that section

the term “language minorities” or “language minority group” means persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives, or of Spanish heritage.

“language minority group” applies in that section

the term “language minorities” or “language minority group” means persons who are American Indian, Asian American, Alaskan Natives, or of Spanish heritage.

“limited-English proficient” applies in that section

the term “limited-English proficient” means unable to speak or understand English adequately enough to participate in the electoral process;

“voting materials” applies in that section

the term “voting materials” means registration or voting notices, forms, instructions, assistance, or other materials or information relating to the electoral process, including ballots;

52 U.S.C. § 10702 — “State” defined

“State” applies throughout its chapter

the term “State” includes the District of Columbia.

52 U.S.C. § 20304 — Procedures for collection and delivery of marked absentee ballots of absent overseas uniformed services voters

“absent overseas uniformed services voter” applies in that section

the term “absent overseas uniformed services voter” means an overseas voter described in section 20310(5)(A) of this title . (e) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated to the Presidential designee such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section.

52 U.S.C. § 20308 — Reporting requirements

“absent overseas uniformed services voter” applies in that section

The term “absent overseas uniformed services voter” has the meaning given such term in section 20304(d) of this title . (2) Presidential designee

“Presidential designee” applies in that section

The term “Presidential designee” means the Presidential designee under section 20301(a) of this title . (3) Relevant committees of Congress defined

“relevant committees of Congress” applies in that section

The term “relevant committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (B) the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and House Administration of the House of Representatives.

52 U.S.C. § 20311 — Technology pilot program

“absent uniformed services voter” applies in that section

The term “absent uniformed services voter” has the meaning given such term in section 107(1) of the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1973ff–6(1) ) [now 52 U.S.C. 20310(1) ]. (2) Overseas voter

“overseas voter” applies in that section

The term “overseas voter” has the meaning given such term in section 107(5) of such Act [ 52 U.S.C. 20310(5) ]. (3) Presidential designee

“Presidential designee” applies in that section

The term “Presidential designee” means the individual designated under section 101(a) of such Act [ 52 U.S.C. 20301(a) ]. (b) Establishment (1) In general The Presidential designee may establish 1 or more pilot programs under which the feasibility of new election technology is tested for the benefit of absent uniformed services voters and overseas voters claiming rights under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1973ff et seq.) [now 52 U.S.C. 20301 et seq.].

“relevant committees of Congress” applies in that section

the term “relevant committees of Congress” means— (A) the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and Rules and Administration of the Senate; and (B) the Committees on Appropriations, Armed Services, and House Administration of the House of Representatives. (f) Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.

52 U.S.C. § 20502 — Definitions

“election” applies throughout its chapter

the term “election” has the meaning stated in section 30101(1) of this title ;

“Federal office” applies throughout its chapter

the term “Federal office” has the meaning stated in section 30101(3) of this title ;

“motor vehicle driver’s license” applies throughout its chapter

the term “motor vehicle driver’s license” includes any personal identification document issued by a State motor vehicle authority;

“State” applies throughout its chapter

the term “State” means a State of the United States and the District of Columbia; and;

“voter registration agency” applies throughout its chapter

the term “voter registration agency” means an office designated under section 20506(a)(1) of this title to perform voter registration activities.

52 U.S.C. § 20507 — Requirements with respect to administration of voter registration

“registrar’s jurisdiction” applies in that section

the term “registrar’s jurisdiction” means— (1) an incorporated city, town, borough, or other form of municipality; (2) if voter registration is maintained by a county, parish, or other unit of government that governs a larger geographic area than a municipality, the geographic area governed by that unit of government; or (3) if voter registration is maintained on a consolidated basis for more than one municipality or other unit of government by an office that performs all of the functions of a voting registrar, the geographic area of the consolidated municipalities or other geographic units.

52 U.S.C. § 20706 — “Officer of election” defined

“officer of election” applies throughout its chapter

the term “officer of election” means any person who, under color of any Federal, State, Commonwealth, or local law, statute, ordinance, regulation, authority, custom, or usage, performs or is authorized to perform any function, duty, or task in connection with any application, registration, payment of poll tax, or other act requisite to voting in any general, special, or primary election at which votes are cast for candidates for the office of President, Vice President, presidential elector, Member of the Senate, Member of the House of Representatives, or Resident Commissioner from the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

52 U.S.C. § 20901 — Payments to States for activities to improve administration of elections

“voting age population proportion” applies in that section

The term “voting age population proportion” means, with respect to a State, the amount equal to the quotient of— (A) the voting age population of the State (as reported in the most recent decennial census); and (B) the total voting age population of all States (as reported in the most recent decennial census).

52 U.S.C. § 20902 — Replacement of punch card or lever voting machines

“noncompliant precinct percentage” applies in that section

the term “noncompliant precinct percentage” means, with respect to a State, the amount (expressed as a percentage) equal to the quotient of— (A) the number of qualifying precincts within the State for which the State failed to meet the applicable deadline; and (B) the total number of qualifying precincts in the State. (e) Punch card voting system defined For purposes of this section, a “punch card voting system” includes any of the following voting systems: (1) C.E.S. (2) Datavote. (3) PBC Counter. (4) Pollstar. (5) Punch Card. (6) Vote Recorder. (7) Votomatic.

52 U.S.C. § 20986 — Study and report on free absentee ballot postage

“Postal Service” applies in that section

The term “Postal Service” means the United States Postal Service established under section 201 of title 39 .

52 U.S.C. § 21081 — Voting systems standards

“voting system” applies in that section

the term “voting system” means— (1) the total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used— (A) to define ballots; (B) to cast and count votes; (C) to report or display election results; and (D) to maintain and produce any audit trail information; and (2) the practices and associated documentation used— (A) to identify system components and versions of such components; (B) to test the system during its development and maintenance; (C) to maintain records of system errors and defects; (D) to determine specific system changes to be made to a …

52 U.S.C. § 21082 — Provisional voting and voting information requirements

“voting information” applies in that section

the term “voting information” means— (A) a sample version of the ballot that will be used for that election; (B) information regarding the date of the election and the hours during which polling places will be open; (C) instructions on how to vote, including how to cast a vote and how to cast a provisional ballot; (D) instructions for mail-in registrants and first-time voters under section 21083(b) of this title ; (E) general information on voting rights under applicable Federal and State laws, including information on the right of an individual to cast a provisional ballot and instructions on how to contact the appropriate officials if these rights are alleged to have been violated; and …

52 U.S.C. § 21083a — Access for congressional election observers

“State” applies in that section

the term “State” means each of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

52 U.S.C. § 21141 — “State” defined

“State” applies throughout its chapter

the term “State” includes the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, and the United States Virgin Islands.

52 U.S.C. § 30101 — Definitions

“Act” applies in that section

The term “Act” means the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 as amended. (20) Federal election activity.— (A) In general .—

“authorized committee” applies in that section

The term “authorized committee” means the principal campaign committee or any other political committee authorized by a candidate under section 30102(e)(1) of this title to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such candidate.;

“candidate” applies in that section

The term “candidate” means an individual who seeks nomination for election, or election, to Federal office, and for purposes of this paragraph, an individual shall be deemed to seek nomination for election, or election— (A) if such individual has received contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 or has made expenditures aggregating in excess of $5,000; or (B) if such individual has given his or her consent to another person to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such individual and if such person has received such contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 or has made such expenditures aggregating in excess of $5,000.;

“clearly identified” applies in that section

The term “clearly identified” means that— (A) the name of the candidate involved appears; (B) a photograph or drawing of the candidate appears; or (C) the identity of the candidate is apparent by unambiguous reference.;

“Commission” applies in that section

The term “Commission” means the Federal Election Commission.;

“connected organization” applies in that section

The term “connected organization” means any organization which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports a political committee. (8);

“contribution” applies in that section

The term “contribution” includes— (i) any gift, subscription, loan, advance, or deposit of money or anything of value made by any person for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office; or (ii) the payment by any person of compensation for the personal services of another person which are rendered to a political committee without charge for any purpose.

“election” applies in that section

The term “election” means— (A) a general, special, primary, or runoff election; (B) a convention or caucus of a political party which has authority to nominate a candidate; (C) a primary election held for the selection of delegates to a national nominating convention of a political party; and (D) a primary election held for the expression of a preference for the nomination of individuals for election to the office of President.;

“election cycle” applies in that section

the term “election cycle” means the period beginning on the day after the date of the most recent election for the specific office or seat that a candidate is seeking and ending on the date of the next election for that office or seat. For purposes of the preceding sentence, a primary election and a general election shall be considered to be separate elections. (26) Personal funds .—

“expenditure” applies in that section

The term “expenditure” includes— (i) any purchase, payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money or anything of value, made by any person for the purpose of influencing any election for Federal office; and (ii) a written contract, promise, or agreement to make an expenditure.

“Federal election activity” applies in that section

The term “Federal election activity” means— (i) voter registration activity during the period that begins on the date that is 120 days before the date a regularly scheduled Federal election is held and ends on the date of the election; (ii) voter identification, get-out-the-vote activity, or generic campaign activity conducted in connection with an election in which a candidate for Federal office appears on the ballot (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office also appears on the ballot); (iii) a public communication that refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office (regardless of whether a candidate for State or local office is also mentioned or identified) …

“Federal office” applies in that section

The term “Federal office” means the office of President or Vice President, or of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress.;

“generic campaign activity” applies in that section

The term “generic campaign activity” means a campaign activity that promotes a political party and does not promote a candidate or non-Federal candidate. (22) Public communication .—

“identification” applies in that section

The term “identification” means— (A) in the case of any individual, the name, the mailing address, and the occupation of such individual, as well as the name of his or her employer; and (B) in the case of any other person, the full name and address of such person.;

“independent expenditure” applies in that section

The term “independent expenditure” means an expenditure by a person— (A) expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate; and (B) that is not made in concert or cooperation with or at the request or suggestion of such candidate, the candidate’s authorized political committee, or their agents, or a political party committee or its agents.;

“mass mailing” applies in that section

The term “mass mailing” means a mailing by United States mail or facsimile of more than 500 pieces of mail matter of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period. (24) Telephone bank .—

“national committee” applies in that section

The term “national committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the national level, as determined by the Commission.;

“person” applies in that section

The term “person” includes an individual, partnership, committee, association, corporation, labor organization, or any other organization or group of persons, but such term does not include the Federal Government or any authority of the Federal Government.;

“personal funds” applies in that section

The term “personal funds” means an amount that is derived from— (A) any asset that, under applicable State law, at the time the individual became a candidate, the candidate had legal right of access to or control over, and with respect to which the candidate had— (i) legal and rightful title; or (ii) an equitable interest; (B) income received during the current election cycle of the candidate, including— (i) a salary and other earned income from bona fide employment; (ii) dividends and proceeds from the sale of the candidate’s stocks or other investments; (iii) bequests to the candidate; (iv) income from trusts established before the beginning of the election cycle; (v) income from trusts …

“political committee” applies in that section

The term “political committee” means— (A) any committee, club, association, or other group of persons which receives contributions aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year or which makes expenditures aggregating in excess of $1,000 during a calendar year; or (B) any separate segregated fund established under the provisions of section 30118(b) of this title ; or (C) any local committee of a political party which receives contributions aggregating in excess of $5,000 during a calendar year, or makes payments exempted from the definition of contribution or expenditure as defined in paragraphs (8) and (9) aggregating in excess of $5,000 during a calendar year, or makes …

“political party” applies in that section

The term “political party” means an association, committee, or organization which nominates a candidate for election to any Federal office whose name appears on the election ballot as the candidate of such association, committee, or organization. (17) Independent expenditure .—

“principal campaign committee” applies in that section

The term “principal campaign committee” means a political committee designated and authorized by a candidate under section 30102(e)(1) of this title .;

“public communication” applies in that section

The term “public communication” means a communication by means of any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication, newspaper, magazine, outdoor advertising facility, mass mailing, or telephone bank to the general public, or any other form of general public political advertising. (23) Mass mailing .—

“State” applies in that section

The term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States.;

“State committee” applies in that section

The term “State committee” means the organization which, by virtue of the bylaws of a political party, is responsible for the day-to-day operation of such political party at the State level, as determined by the Commission.;

“telephone bank” applies in that section

The term “telephone bank” means more than 500 telephone calls of an identical or substantially similar nature within any 30-day period. (25) Election cycle .— For purposes of sections 30116(i) and 30117 of this title and paragraph (26),

52 U.S.C. § 30104 — Reporting requirements

“bundled contribution” applies in that section

The term “bundled contribution” means, with respect to a committee described in paragraph (6) and a person described in paragraph (7), a contribution (subject to the applicable threshold) which is— (i) forwarded from the contributor or contributors to the committee by the person; or (ii) received by the committee from a contributor or contributors, but credited by the committee or candidate involved (or, in the case of a leadership PAC, by the individual referred to in subparagraph (B) involved) to the person through records, designations, or other means of recognizing that a certain amount of money has been raised by the person. (B) Leadership PAC

“disclosure date” applies in that section

the term “disclosure date” means— (A) the first date during any calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000; and (B) any other date during such calendar year by which a person has made disbursements for the direct costs of producing or airing electioneering communications aggregating in excess of $10,000 since the most recent disclosure date for such calendar year. (5) Contracts to disburse For purposes of this subsection, a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement.

“electioneering communication” applies in that section

The term “electioneering communication” means any broadcast, cable, or satellite communication which— (I) refers to a clearly identified candidate for Federal office; (II) is made within— (aa) 60 days before a general, special, or runoff election for the office sought by the candidate; or (bb) 30 days before a primary or preference election, or a convention or caucus of a political party that has authority to nominate a candidate, for the office sought by the candidate; and (III) in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate.

“expenditure from personal funds” applies in that section

the term “expenditure from personal funds” means— (I) an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and (II) a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate’s authorized committee.

“leadership PAC” applies in that section

The term “leadership PAC” means, with respect to a candidate for election to Federal office or an individual holding Federal office, a political committee that is directly or indirectly established, financed, maintained or controlled by the candidate or the individual but which is not an authorized committee of the candidate or individual and which is not affiliated with an authorized committee of the candidate or individual, except that such term does not include a political committee of a political party.

“report” applies in that section

the term “report” means, with respect to the Commission, a report, designation, or statement required by this Act to be filed with the Commission. (12) Software for filing of reports.— (A) In general .— The Commission shall— (i) promulgate standards to be used by vendors to develop software that— (I) permits candidates to easily record information concerning receipts and disbursements required to be reported under this Act at the time of the receipt or disbursement; (II) allows the information recorded under subclause (I) to be transmitted immediately to the Commission; and (III) allows the Commission to post the information on the Internet immediately upon receipt; and (ii) make a copy of …

52 U.S.C. § 30109 — Enforcement

“qualified disclosure requirement” applies in that section

the term “qualified disclosure requirement” means any requirement of— (I) subsections 2 (a), (c), (e), (f), (g), or (i) of section 30104 of this title ; or (II) section 30105 of this title . (v) This subparagraph shall apply with respect to violations that relate to reporting periods that begin on or after January 1, 2000 , and that end on or before December 31, 2033 .

52 U.S.C. § 30111 — Administrative provisions

“legislative day” applies in that section

the term “legislative day” means, with respect to statements transmitted to the Senate, any calendar day on which the Senate is in session, and with respect to statements transmitted to the House of Representatives, any calendar day on which the House of Representatives is in session. (4) For purposes of this subsection,

“regulation” applies in that section

the terms “rule” and “regulation” mean a provision or series of interrelated provisions stating a single, separable rule of law. (5) (A) A motion to discharge a committee of the Senate from the consideration of a resolution relating to any such rule, regulation, or form or a motion to proceed to the consideration of such a resolution, is highly privileged and shall be decided without debate. (B) Whenever a committee of the House of Representatives reports any resolution relating to any such form, rule or regulation, it is at any time thereafter in order (even though a previous motion to the same effect has been disagreed to) to move to proceed to the consideration of the resolution.

“rule” applies in that section

52 U.S.C. § 30112 — Maintenance of website of election reports

“election-related report” applies in that section

the term “election-related report” means any report, designation, or statement required to be filed under the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971. (c) Coordination with other agencies Any Federal executive agency receiving election-related information which that agency is required by law to publicly disclose shall cooperate and coordinate with the Federal Election Commission to make such report available through, or for posting on, the site of the Federal Election Commission in a timely manner.

52 U.S.C. § 30113 — Statements filed with State officers; “appropriate State” defined; duties of State officers; waiver of duplicate filing requirement for States with electronic access

“appropriate State” applies in that section

the term “appropriate State” means— (A) for statements and reports in connection with the campaign for nomination for election of a candidate to the office of President or Vice President, each State in which an expenditure is made on behalf of the candidate; and (B) for statements and reports in connection with the campaign for nomination for election, or election, of a candidate to the office of Senator or Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the State in which the candidate seeks election; except that political committees other than authorized committees are only required to file, and Secretaries of State required to keep, that portion of the report …

52 U.S.C. § 30114 — Use of contributed amounts for certain purposes

“immediate family member” applies in that section

the term “immediate family member” means, with respect to a candidate, a father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, father-in-law, or mother-in-law. (4) Leadership PAC defined In this subsection,

“leadership PAC” applies in that section

the term “leadership PAC” has the meaning given such term in section 30104(i)(8)(B) of this title .

52 U.S.C. § 30116 — Limitations on contributions and expenditures

“base period” applies in that section

the term “base period” means— (i) for purposes of subsections (b) and (d), calendar year 1974; and (ii) for purposes of subsections (a)(1)(A), (a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (h), calendar year 2001. (d) Expenditures by national committee, State committee, or subordinate committee of State committee in connection with general election campaign of candidates for Federal office (1) Notwithstanding any other provision of law with respect to limitations on expenditures or limitations on contributions, the national committee of a political party and a State committee of a political party, including any subordinate committee of a State committee, may make expenditures in connection with the general …

“gross receipts advantage” applies in that section

the term “gross receipts advantage” means the excess, if any, of— (I) the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of a candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June 30 and December 31 of the year preceding the year in which a general election is held, over (II) the aggregate amount of 50 percent of gross receipts of the opposing candidate’s authorized committee during any election cycle (not including contributions from personal funds of the candidate) that may be expended in connection with the election, as determined on June …

“multicandidate political committee” applies in that section

the term “multicandidate political committee” means a political committee which has been registered under section 30103 of this title for a period of not less than 6 months, which has received contributions from more than 50 persons, and, except for any State political party organization, has made contributions to 5 or more candidates for Federal office.

“price index” applies in that section

the term “price index” means the average over a calendar year of the Consumer Price Index (all items—United States city average) published monthly by the Bureau of Labor Statistics; and;

“voting age population” applies in that section

The term “voting age population” means resident population, 18 years of age or older. (f) Prohibited contributions and expenditures No candidate or political committee shall knowingly accept any contribution or make any expenditure in violation of the provisions of this section. No officer or employee of a political committee shall knowingly accept a contribution made for the benefit or use of a candidate, or knowingly make any expenditure on behalf of a candidate, in violation of any limitation imposed on contributions and expenditures under this section.

52 U.S.C. § 30117 — Modification of certain limits for House candidates in response to personal fund expenditures of opponents

“expenditure from personal funds” applies in that section

the term “expenditure from personal funds” means— (i) an expenditure made by a candidate using personal funds; and (ii) a contribution or loan made by a candidate using personal funds or a loan secured using such funds to the candidate’s authorized committee. (B) Declaration of intent Not later than the date that is 15 days after the date on which an individual becomes a candidate for the office of Representative in, or Delegate or Resident Commissioner to, the Congress, the candidate shall file a declaration stating the total amount of expenditures from personal funds that the candidate intends to make, or to obligate to make, with respect to the election that will exceed $350,000.

“gross receipts advantage” applies in that section

52 U.S.C. § 30118 — Contributions or expenditures by national banks, corporations, or labor organizations

“applicable electioneering communication” applies in that section

the term “applicable electioneering communication” means an electioneering communication (within the meaning of section 30104(f)(3) of this title ) which is made by any entity described in subsection (a) of this section or by any other person using funds donated by an entity described in subsection (a) of this section.

“contribution or expenditure” applies in that section

the term “contribution or expenditure” includes a contribution or expenditure, as those terms are defined in section 30101 of this title , and also includes any direct or indirect payment, distribution, loan, advance, deposit, or gift of money, or any services, or anything of value (except a loan of money by a national or State bank made in accordance with the applicable banking laws and regulations and in the ordinary course of business) to any candidate, campaign committee, or political party or organization, in connection with any election to any of the offices referred to in this section or for any applicable electioneering communication, but shall not include (A) communications by a …

“executive or administrative personnel” applies in that section

the term “executive or administrative personnel” means individuals employed by a corporation who are paid on a salary, rather than hourly, basis and who have policymaking, managerial, professional, or supervisory responsibilities. (c) Rules relating to electioneering communications (1) Applicable electioneering communication For purposes of this section,

“labor organization” applies in that section

the term “labor organization” means any organization of any kind, or any agency or employee representation committee or plan, in which employees participate and which exists for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances, labor disputes, wages, rates of pay, hours of employment, or conditions of work. (2) For purposes of this section and section 79 l (h) of title 15, 1

“section 501(c)(4) organization” applies in that section

the term “section 501(c)(4) organization” means— (i) an organization described in section 501(c)(4) of title 26 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such title; or (ii) an organization which has submitted an application to the Internal Revenue Service for determination of its status as an organization described in clause (i); and (B) a person shall be treated as having made a disbursement if the person has executed a contract to make the disbursement. (5) Coordination with title 26 Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to authorize an organization exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of title 26 to carry out any activity which is prohibited under such title.

“targeted communication” applies in that section

the term “targeted communication” means an electioneering communication (as defined in section 30104(f)(3) of this title ) that is distributed from a television or radio broadcast station or provider of cable or satellite television service and, in the case of a communication which refers to a candidate for an office other than President or Vice President, is targeted to the relevant electorate. (C) Definition For purposes of this paragraph, a communication is “targeted to the relevant electorate” if it meets the requirements described in section 30104(f)(3)(C) of this title .

52 U.S.C. § 30119 — Contributions by Government contractors

“labor organization” applies in that section

the term “labor organization” has the meaning given it by section 30118(b)(1) of this title .

52 U.S.C. § 30121 — Contributions and donations by foreign nationals

“foreign national” applies in that section

the term “foreign national” means— (1) a foreign principal, as such term is defined by section 611(b) of title 22 , except that the term “foreign national” shall not include any individual who is a citizen of the United States; or (2) an individual who is not a citizen of the United States or a national of the United States (as defined in section 1101(a)(22) of title 8 ) and who is not lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined by section 1101(a)(20) of title 8 .