### Question
What does authorized committee mean?


### Answer
**Authorized committee** has the following meaning in *52 U.S.C. § 30101*:

> 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

#### Citation:
  - *52 U.S.C. § 30101*
  - Heading: **Subtitle III-Federal Campaign Finance > CHAPTER 301-FEDERAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS > SUBCHAPTER I-DISCLOSURE OF FEDERAL CAMPAIGN FUNDS**

