FRF currently has ten Political Action Committees, or what are known as Committees of Continuous Existence (CCEs).  A CCE may receive unlimited dollars, but is restricted to contributing no more than $500 in financial support per election cycle for any candidate who has qualified for office. A second contribution for the general election can be made only if the candidate has opposition at that time.  Our CCEs are legally permitted to support:

• Candidates for statewide offices
• State legislative candidates
• Candidates for multi-county offices
• Local and municipal candidates
• Political Committees
• Committees of Continuous Existence
• Political Parties

The CCEs which are operated by FRF are:

• FRF Political Action Committee (FRPAC)Our primary CCE and the one we use to contribute to Political Parties and other CCEs.
• FRF Beverage Political Action Committee (BEVPAC)
• FRF General Retailer Political Action Committee (GENPAC)
• FRF Grocery Council Political Action Committee (GROCERYPAC)
• FRF Home Furnishings Political Action Committee (FURNPAC)
• FRF Merchants Political Action Committee (MPAC)
• FRF Pharmacy Council Political Action Committee (PHARMPAC)
• FRF Quick Service Restaurant Political Action Committee (QUIKPAC)
• FRF Retailers and Merchants Political Action Committee (RAMPAC)
• FRF Beauty Industry Council Political Action Committee (BICPAC)

FRF has one Electioneering Communication Organization (or ECO), Florida Mainstreet Merchants.  An ECO may receive unlimited contributions and make unlimited expenditures. However, ECOs may not endorse candidates or issues.