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FEC Issues Digest for Week of Feb. 9-13, 2026
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Advisory Opinions
Extension of Time
Advisory Opinion Request 2025-08 (Coolidge Reagan Foundation) On February 12, the requestor granted an extension of time.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On February 6, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On February 6, Plaintiff filed
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest:
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Commission meetings and hearings
No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week.
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Advisory Opinions
Extension of Time
Advisory Opinion Request 2025-08 (Coolidge Reagan Foundation) On February 12, the requestor granted an extension of time.
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Litigation
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On February 6, Plaintiff filed a First Amended Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On February 6, Plaintiff fileda First Amended Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
SMP v. FEC (Case No. 26-336) On February 5, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Commission failed to act on Plaintiff's administrative complaint.
SMP v. FEC (Case No. 26-337) On February 5, Plaintiff filed a Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging that the Commission failed to act on Plaintiff's administrative complaint.
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Reports Due in 2026
The Commission has posted the 2026 Congressional Pre-Election Reporting Dates. Reporting schedules for all filers in 2026 are also available.
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Employment opportunities
The Commission is accepting applications for the position of Attorney-Adviser in the Office of General Counsel. This vacancy announcement is a standing register, open continuously for one year. The next cut-off date is February 23, 2026. Future cut-off dates are at the hiring manager's discretion.
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Election Dates
The Commission has posted a list of 2026 Congressional Primary Dates.
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Upcoming educational opportunities
February 17-18, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for candidate committees.
March 3-4, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for political party committees.
March 18, 2026: The Commission is scheduled to host a webinar for Nonconnected PACs.
For more information on upcoming training opportunities, see the Commission's Trainings page.
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Upcoming reporting due dates
February 20: February Monthly Reports are due. For more information, see the 2026 Monthly Reporting schedules.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the Georgia 14th District Special General Election, scheduled for March 10, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for April 7, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the New Jersey 11th District Special General Election, scheduled for April 16, 2026.
The Commission has posted filing information regarding the California 1st District Special General Election, scheduled for June 2, 2026, and Special Runoff Election (if necessary), scheduled for August 4, 2026.
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Additional research materials
Contribution Limits: In addition to the current limits, the Commission has posted an archive of contribution limits that were in effect going back to the 1975-1976 election cycles.
Federal election results are available. The data was compiled from the official vote totals published by state election offices.
FEC Notify: Want to be notified by email when campaign finance reports are received by the agency? Sign up here.
The Combined Federal State Disclosure and Election Directory is available. This publication identifies the federal and state agencies responsible for the disclosure of campaign finances, lobbying, personal finances, public financing, candidates on the ballot, election results, spending on state initiatives, and other financial filings.
The Presidential Election Campaign Fund Tax Checkoff Chart provides information on balance of the Fund, monthly deposits into the Fund reported by the Department of the Treasury, payments from the Fund as certified by the FEC, and participation rates of taxpayers as reported by the Internal Revenue Service. For more information on the Presidential Public Funding Program, see the Public Funding of Presidential Elections page.
The FEC Record is available as a continuously updated online news source.
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/week-of-february-9-13-2026/
SEC Director Ryan Issues Remarks to the Los Angeles County Bar Association
LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed
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LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following remarks on Feb. 11, 2026, by Margaret Ryan, director of the division of enforcement at the 56th Annual Securities Regulation Seminar hosted by the Los Angeles County Bar Association:
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Thank you for that kind introduction, Michele (Layne). And thank you to the organizers of this important conference for the invitation to speak to you today. Having now spent several months as its Director, I appreciate this opportunity to discuss the direction in which the SEC's Division of Enforcement is headed- a topic I know is of particular interest to this group.
Before I begin, however, please note that my remarks today are made in my official capacity as the Director of the Division of Enforcement and may not reflect the views of the Commission, the Commissioners, or other members of the staff.
Background
Before I dive into the Division's current priorities, I'd like to take a step back. My legal career has been profoundly defined by public service: in the Marine Corps, as a law clerk, and on the bench. I see my current role as a continuation of this commitment to public service.
As I told the Division staff in my first week on the job, I did not seek the role of Director of the SEC's Enforcement Division. Rather, this role found me. And for that, I am grateful to have the opportunity to assist Chairman Atkins in righting the ship from some of the excesses of the prior administration.
And I'm grateful for the opportunity to make my first public remarks here today, because I want to share with you my guiding principles as Director, how those principles relate to the Division's process and priorities - which we are continuously evaluating and always looking to improve - and why I believe these principles complement those of Chairman Atkins.
So, principles, process, priorities.
Guiding Principles
I haven't been leading the Division long, but I've been here long enough to see and admire the deep technical expertise held by both the Commission staff and the securities bar, developed and nurtured over the last ninety-plus years.
With that context, however, I offer that my guiding principles as the Director are no different than those which have guided me as a Marine, as a law clerk, and as a judge.
Namely, integrity, honor, fidelity to the law, and an unwavering commitment to the fair and judicious use of the formidable power and resources the federal government has entrusted to me. To quote Spiderman, with great power comes great responsibility.
I believe these principles mirror the Chairman's commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring fair process to all those who participate in and benefit from our capital markets. And, under his leadership, it is a true privilege to lead my extraordinarily talented staff as they animate these principles every day.
Now, I am acutely aware of the criticisms of how the Division operated in the past, some of which I think are valid and warranted course correction. But I will not let the Division be weighed down by criticism that is misinformed, has been remedied, or only exists as historical artifact. Our mission - of protecting investors; maintaining fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and facilitating capital formation - is too important.
So today, I will discuss two primary topics: process and priorities.
Process
I want to start with an aspect of our work that is important to me as well as to Chairman Atkins: the process the Division provides to those involved in enforcement investigations. The Division of Enforcement is committed to providing transparent and appropriate process to individuals and to companies under investigation by Enforcement.
One of the ways we demonstrate this commitment is by adhering to the Wells process, which is a mechanism through which the enforcement staff notifies potential defendants or respondents of charges - and the basis for those charges - in advance of recommending the Commission authorize those charges. The proposed defendant or respondent now has a four-week window to make a submission explaining why the Commission should not authorize an enforcement action, stating their position on the merits.
This is a meaningful opportunity for Wells recipients to address key issues of fact or law before an enforcement recommendation is made. Wells recipients are also typically granted the opportunity to meet with Division leadership to "make their case." This is a very meaningful opportunity.
As a judge, I recognize the virtue of an adversarial system and its propensity to reveal the right conclusion, and to get to the truth. As the Director I see that virtue in the Wells process. By facilitating an open, informed, and thoughtful dialogue between staff and parties under investigation, we not only provide transparency and a fair opportunity to respond, but we also receive the benefits of zealous advocacy regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the case. This ensures that, before taking the significant step of recommending an enforcement action, a recommendation which will have real effects on individuals and businesses while occupying significant enforcement resources, we - and the Commission - have considered a more fully-developed record and put ourselves in the best possible position to "get it right."
A member of the enforcement senior leadership team will attend every Wells meeting, and I can assure you that all Wells submissions will be read and carefully considered.
And, as Chairman Atkins recently noted, the Commission also receives the submissions and is expected to read them - and I am convinced that they do. A compelling Wells submission can and may make a difference both at the enforcement recommendation stage and when the Commission is determining how to vote on an enforcement recommendation.
But this process only works if both sides engage fairly and in good faith.
I thus emphasize one final point with respect to process. As I've described, I believe the Division's process is both transparent and fair. But I would advise those in the defense bar not to mistake fairness for weakness.
Recognize that the staff is seeking to move expeditiously, and to reach conclusions and make recommendations within reasonable time periods to uphold our obligations as public servants. At the same time, we are committed to professional courtesy, consideration, and - where we can - flexibility. Deliberate circumvention of the process, however, including tactical tardiness and other games, will not be tolerated. Make no mistake, counsels' incentives, financial or otherwise, to prolong an investigation (and then complain about how long the investigation took) will be met by steadfast commitment to reasonable and timely resolution.
I will hold my staff, and you, to that standard.
Enforcement Priorities
Now that I've laid the foundation of process, let's move to my priorities for the Enforcement Division, which, again, are informed by the Chairman's views and our historic emphasis.
First and foremost. The Enforcement Division remains focused on its mission to vigorously enforce federal securities laws in accordance with the Chairman's focus on returning to the basics, with fairness and a focus on timely resolution of cases. The Division's dedication to this purpose not only protects investors, but preserves fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitates capital formation - the very mandates of the agency itself. In my time as head of the Division, I can attest that the staff are truly doing good work on behalf of the American people. The office brims with bright, mission-driven lawyers, analysts, and accountants - professionals in every sense of the word - who remain committed to our mission. Fraud in our capital markets persists, and so does my staff as they work to eliminate it.
Put another way - reports that enforcement work at the SEC has been tossed to the wayside are not only greatly exaggerated but flat out wrong. But I will say that I am far more concerned with the quality and impact of the enforcement actions that we bring than with chasing numbers.
And the reality is that I do not have unlimited resources at my disposal. As such, I focus on using the resources we have judiciously - that is, where they can most effectively and fairly be used to protect investors and our capital markets. This entails continuous review and monitoring of our docket to ensure we deploy our resources efficiently and refocus our priorities at the direction of the Commission. Put simply, we have focused and will continue to focus on bringing good cases that further the SEC's core mission.
Second. A principal focus of our enforcement program is thus to protect investors from the myriad fraud schemes cooked up by bad actors, which Chairman Atkins refers to as the liars, cheats, and thieves. Identifying, rooting out, and remedying scams, particularly those that inflict devastating costs on everyday retail investors, is the cornerstone of what we do. Our work will continue to focus on uncovering and deterring fraud that wipes out American investors' retirement savings, or fraud that undercuts their progress towards saving for a home, or their kids' education. And we will make full use of the remedies available to return money to investors harmed by those frauds.
Likewise, we will continue to charge violations of the securities laws for misconduct that clearly undermines market integrity, including accounting fraud, insider trading, wash trading, and market manipulation schemes. This critical work ensures that appropriate market forces, not bad actors, determine the value of securities.
Third, and lastly, I want to spend some time talking about compliance with other provisions of our federal securities laws, such as a public company's reporting requirements; its obligations to maintain adequate books and records and devise and maintain systems of internal accounting controls; or a broker-dealer or investment adviser's obligation to adhere to its fiduciary duties and financial responsibility rules. Whether a requirement is in a statute or promulgated using the Commission's rulemaking authority, enforcement of such rules is necessary to maintain the fairness of our capital markets.
Are violations of these provisions on par with fraud? No, not necessarily. In fact, I am confident that many violations of these provisions should not - and do not - result in enforcement cases by the Commission. But there is a middle ground: where fraud is absent, but compliance has failed in a way that poses risks to investors, risks to the integrity of the market, or yields a benefit to the participant. It is a place that may warrant enforcement action but may also present opportunity. Opportunity for both the Division and those who might be subject to an enforcement action to craft thoughtful resolutions in an appropriate case - resolutions that recognize wrongdoing while rectifying the violation or charting a firmer path toward compliance. Because - at the end of the day - our work in this space is about ensuring participants in our capital markets are providing investors with the necessary information and operating within the guardrails that make our capital markets the envy of the world. Where other divisions can identify, educate, and help people and entities remediate the problem or deficiency, fantastic.
Conclusion
I'll end with this: in a perfect world, we wouldn't need a Division of Enforcement because we wouldn't have violations of our securities laws. But we do not live in a perfect world. Wrongdoing exists. And so long as it does, I am honored to help steer the ship - using the guiding principles I have described, and with careful and thoughtful stewardship of the formidable resources and power the federal government has entrusted to me - on behalf of those that rely on and participate in our capital markets.
Thank you for your time and attention. I look forward to the discussion to follow. Thank you.
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Original text here: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/speeches-statements/margaret-ryan-02-11-26-remarks-los-angeles-county-bar-association
NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions
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Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration's four funds again earned unmodified, or "clean," audit opinions for 2025, according to audited financial statements released today by the agency's Office of Inspector General.
The audited financial statements, including the independent auditors' reports (Opens new window), are available on NCUA.gov.
The financial statements, audited by the independent auditor
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA's Funds Receive Clean Audit Opinions
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Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration's four funds again earned unmodified, or "clean," audit opinions for 2025, according to audited financial statements released today by the agency's Office of Inspector General.
The audited financial statements, including the independent auditors' reports (Opens new window), are available on NCUA.gov.
The financial statements, audited by the independent auditorKPMG LLP, cover the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, the agency's Operating Fund, the Central Liquidity Facility, and the Community Development Revolving Loan Fund.
The Share Insurance Fund, which held assets of $24.1 billion on December 31, 2025, protects the deposits of more than 144 million members at more than 4,298 federally insured credit unions.
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncuas-funds-receive-clean-audit-opinions
NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
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Maximum Grant Increased to $15,000; Expanded Eligibility for Additional Credit Unions
Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the expansion of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to more low-income-designated credit unions seeking eligibility for Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants. With these changes the maximum award amount will double.
The agency
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Expands Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grants
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Maximum Grant Increased to $15,000; Expanded Eligibility for Additional Credit Unions
Alexandria, VA (February 13, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration today announced the expansion of its Community Development Revolving Loan Fund (CDRLF) to more low-income-designated credit unions seeking eligibility for Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants. With these changes the maximum award amount will double.
The agencyhas increased the maximum award amount from $7,500 to $15,000.
The grants help credit unions recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. Additionally, newly chartered credit unions in operation for less than 10 years with assets of $10 million or less can now apply for grants to cover operational costs.
"Expanding grants to low-income designated credit unions is a lifeline that can help them find stable ground and be able to grow for the future" said NCUA Chairman Kyle Hauptman. "These credit unions are often the first and only line of financial support for families, small businesses, and the surrounding community and when they struggle, so do the people who depend on them. Targeted grant funding strengthens the capacity of credit unions at critical moments to ensure stability, innovation long term economic resilience".
Complete information about the Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs grants, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, is available in the Newly Chartered and Urgent Needs Grant Guidelines (Opens new window). Prospective grant applicants also may contact NCUA staff in the agency's Office of Credit Union Resources and Expansion by email at CUREAPPS@ncua.gov.
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Original text here: https://ncua.gov/newsroom/press-release/2026/ncua-expands-newly-chartered-and-urgent-needs-grants
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Colombia-Themed Magnetic Board Games
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoning
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Colombia-themed Magnetic Board Games
Hazard: The recalled board games violate the mandatory standard for toys because the magnetic game pieces contain loose high-powered magnets posing an ingestion hazard to children. When high-powered magnets are swallowed, the ingested magnets can attract each other, or other metal objects, and become lodged in the digestive system. This can result in perforations, twisting, and/or blockage of the intestines, blood poisoningand death.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 1,200
Consumer Contact: Surveying Accessories Cheaper collect at 305-336-6042 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at zlipgo.sales@gmail.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Colombia-themed magnetic board games. The recalled games consist of a two-sided board with a storage bag and 32 multi-colored, magnetic pieces and two dice with one storage pouch. The original packaging included a piece of chocolate. "Colombia que linda eres" is printed on the game's board. "Cositas Colombianas" is printed on the front of storage box. Only the four and six-player versions of the board games are included in this recall.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnetic board games and take them away from children. Consumers should contact Surveying Accessories Cheaper for a pre-paid shipping label to return the board games for a full refund in the form of the original form of payment or check.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold At: Centro Envios Aventura in Miami, Florida and online at Amazon.com from April 2023 through June 2025 for between $20 and $50.
Retailer: Surveying Accessories Cheaper, of Miami, Florida
Manufactured In: Colombia
Recall number: 26-265
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Surveying-Accessories-Cheaper-Recalls-Board-Games-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Magnet-Ingestion-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Toys
CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Beloems Adult Portable Bed Rails
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Beloems Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectly
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 12, 2026:
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Name of Product: Beloems Adult Portable Bed Rails
Hazard: The recalled bed rails violate the mandatory standard for adult portable bed rails because users can become entrapped within the bed rail or between the bed rail and the side of the mattress, posing a serious entrapment hazard and risk of death by asphyxiation. The bed rails do not meet structural stability or retention strap requirements, posing a fall hazard. The bed rails' push pins and push pin holes are incorrectlysized, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy: Refund
Recall Date: February 12, 2026
Units: About 800
Consumer Contact: Beloems by email at leioujiapin@163.com.
Recall Details
Description: This recall involves Beloems-branded adult portable bed rails, model BL-BR201. The recalled foldable bed rails have white metal tubing with either rounded black or grey foam rubber handle grips, support legs and a fabric pouch. The "Beloems" logo is printed on the bed rail's fabric cover and the model number on the owner's manual.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adult portable bed rails and contact Beloems for a full refund. Consumers should destroy the bed rails by cutting the handrails' foam padding and writing "RECALLED" on the upper and lower rails with permanent marker, take a photo of the destroyed rails and send it to leioujiapin@163.com.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported
Sold Online At: Amazon.com from June 2025 through October 2025 for about $90.
Manufacturer(s): Leioujiapin Technology Co., Ltd. dba Beloems, of China
Manufactured In: China
Recall number: 26-267
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Original text here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Beloems-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Entrapment-and-Asphyxiation-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Adult-Portable-Bed-Rails
Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record:
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Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
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On January 23, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The plaintiff seeks injunctive and declaratory relief under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
Background
According to the court complaint, plaintiff filed an administrative complaint with the FEC on December 19, 2025, alleging violations
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record:
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Bernegger v. FEC alleges failure to act on administrative complaint (26-213)
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On January 23, 2026, Peter Bernegger (plaintiff) filed suit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia alleging the FEC failed to act on his administrative complaint. The plaintiff seeks injunctive and declaratory relief under the Federal Election Campaign Act (the Act).
Background
According to the court complaint, plaintiff filed an administrative complaint with the FEC on December 19, 2025, alleging violationsof the Act by Elissa Slotkin for Michigan and Slotkin Victory Fund, Josie Olsen, as treasurer of both committees, and the terminated Elissa Slotkin for Congress committee. Plaintiff alleges the committees engaged in suspect transactions that resulted in unlawful contributions and filed inaccurate reports with the Commission.
Plaintiff alleges the FEC has failed to act on his complaint within the 120-day statutory period after which suit may be filed and asks the court to declare that inaction contrary to law, and to order the FEC to conform with that declaration within 30 days.
Resources
* Bernegger v. FEC (26-213) litigation page
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Original text here: https://www.fec.gov/updates/bernegger-v-fec-alleges-failure-to-act-on-administrative-complaint-26-213/
