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Federal agency spending profile · FY2025 USASpending.gov

Federal Election Commission (FEC)

$46.4M obligated in FY2025 (-99.9% vs average agency).

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Federal Election Commission obligated $46.4M in FY2025 against $87.6M in budget authority (52.9% utilization). This is 99.9% below the average of all 111 tracked federal agencies.

Obligated
$46.4M
Budget utilization
52.9%
Top third
vs. average agency
-99.9%
Fiscal year
FY2025
Rank #60 of 111 agencies Similar size to USTDA

Well below average agency size

FEC runs 99.9% below the $65.1B average agency obligation.

According to USASpending.gov, Federal Election Commission (FEC) obligated $46.4M in FY2025 against $87.6M in budget authority (52.9% utilization), ranking #60 of 111 tracked federal agencies.

FEC's 52.9% utilization signals a high draw-down band versus peer agencies in this corpus. Authority $87.6M versus obligations $46.4M is the execution pace to watch.

Figures are award-transaction data from USASpending.gov (U.S. Department of the Treasury). See our methodology for how each agency total is assembled.

How does this agency compare?

Budget Authority

$87.6M

Obligated Amount

$46.4M

Rank #60

How FEC Ranks Nationally

FEC vs. all federal agencies by obligated amount

All 96 agencies with recorded FY2025 obligations

$46,386,313 60th of 96 higher than 0 of 96 agencies

all federal agencies with recorded obligations, bucketed by value

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Source USASpending.gov FY2025 agency obligations

Budget Utilization

FEC had $87.6M in budget authority and obligated $46.4M, a utilization rate of 52.9%. That is a high draw-down band versus peer agencies in this corpus.

$0 $87.6M

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Agencies With Similar Spending Levels

Federal agencies with obligated amounts closest to FEC's $46.4M.

USTDA

$47.4M

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$43.0M

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GCERC

$38.8M

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

EAC

$57.8M

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MSPB

$32.9M

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much did FEC spend in FY2025?
Federal Election Commission obligated $46.4M in Fiscal Year 2025, with a budget authority of $87.6M.
What is FEC's budget utilization rate?
Federal Election Commission utilized 52.9% of its $87.6M budget authority, a high draw-down versus peers.
How does FEC rank among federal agencies?
Federal Election Commission ranks #60 out of 111 federal agencies by obligated amount in FY2025, with $46.4M in total obligations (-99.9% vs the average agency).
What is the difference between budget authority and obligated amount?
Budget authority is the ceiling Congress authorizes; obligated amount is what FEC has committed through awards. For FY2025, $87.6M was authorized and $46.4M was obligated (52.9% utilization).
Where can I find detailed FEC spending data?
Detailed spending data for Federal Election Commission is available on USASpending.gov. This page shows FY2025 budget authority, obligations, and peer context from the official federal spending database.
Data Source: USASpending.gov, U.S. Department of the Treasury, Fiscal Year 2025. Budget authority totals are reconciled against OMB Program and Financial Schedules where available.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from USASpending.gov. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.

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