disbursements Section 318(a) of the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 ( 52 U.S.C. 30120(a) ) is amended by striking for the purpose of financing communications expressly advocating the election or defeat of a clearly identified candidate and inserting for a campaign-related disbursement, as defined in section 324, consisting of a public communication . (b) Stand By Your Ad requirements (1) Maintenance of requirements for political parties and certain political committees Section 318(d)(2) of such Act ( 52 U.S.C. 30120(d)(2) ) is amended— (A) in the heading, by striking Others and inserting certain political committees