Think Tank Transparency: Disclosure of Foreign Funding and Agreements
This Act mandates certain non-profit organizations (think tanks) to disclose gifts and donations of $10,000 or more, as well as contracts, received from foreign entities to the Department of Justice. The goal is to ensure citizens know who funds the research and policy recommendations that shape US policy, allowing them to independently assess the credibility of these sources. Citizens will gain access to a public database containing this information, increasing transparency.
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Mandatory Disclosure: Think tanks must report to the Attorney General all gifts and donations from foreign principals totaling $10,000 or more within a calendar year, as well as any contracts or agreements.
Public Access: Reports on foreign funding will be made publicly available in a database maintained on the Department of Justice's official website.
Transparency Requirements: Organizations must disclose amounts, conditions, or restrictions tied to foreign funding, including any impact on the organization's structure or the content of published research.
Consequences for Congress: Written materials provided to Congress or executive branch officials must prominently identify the relevant foreign principal who funded the presented research.
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