### Question
How is the "national committee" defined?


### Answer
The term **national committee** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 431* as follows -

> 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

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

