### Question
How does the law define authorized committee?


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

> the principal campaign committee or any other political committee authorized by a candidate under section 432(e)(1) of this title to receive contributions or make expenditures on behalf of such candidate

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

