### Question
How does the law define connected organization?


### Answer
Under *2 U.S.C. § 431*, **connected organization** is defined as:

> any organization which is not a political committee but which directly or indirectly establishes, administers or financially supports a political committee

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 431*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

