### Question
What does political committee mean?


### Answer
**Political committee** has the following meaning in *26 U.S.C. § 9002*:

> any committee, association, or organization (whether or not incorporated) which accepts contributions or makes expenditures for the purpose of influencing, or attempting to influence, the nomination or election of one or more individuals to Federal, State, or local elective public office

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 9002*
  - Heading: **Subtitle H-Financing of Presidential Election Campaigns > CHAPTER 95-PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION CAMPAIGN FUND**

