The Federal Election Commission (FEC) is an independent regulatory agency in the United States responsible for enforcing federal campaign finance laws. Established in 1975, its main duties include overseeing the disclosure of campaign finance information, enforcing limits on campaign contributions, and regulating the public funding of presidential elections. The FEC consists of six commissioners, who are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate. The commission works to ensure transparency in the electoral process and to maintain the integrity of elections by monitoring the financial activities of candidates and political parties.