Government-watchdog group Campaign Legal Center has filed complaints with the Federal Election Commission alleging that U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson used $12,500 in campaign funds to pay his personal rent, an action the group calls a “clear-cut violation of federal campaign finance laws.” The filings, submitted on Friday, argue that the payments constitute personal use of campaign money, which is prohibited under the Federal Election Campaign Act. The watchdog is asking the FEC to investigate and, if warranted, impose civil penalties. Johnson’s office has not yet responded publicly to the allegations. The FEC must now decide whether to open a formal inquiry, a process that could take several months and potentially result in fines or other sanctions if the commission finds a violation.