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Public Disclosure of Foreign Donations to Think Tanks and Nonprofits

This new law requires think tanks and non-profit organizations to disclose donations over $50,000 from foreign governments and political parties. This aims to increase transparency in funding and help citizens understand potential foreign influence on U.S. policy. This information will be publicly available in a searchable database.
Key points
Charitable organizations, including think tanks, must report donations exceeding $50,000 from foreign governments and political parties.
Information on these donations, including those from China and the Chinese Communist Party, will be publicly accessible online.
The goal is to enhance transparency and public awareness regarding potential foreign influence on U.S. policy.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_7169
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2024-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7169.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Charitable organizations, including think tanks, must report donations exceeding $50,000 from foreign governments and political parties.
  • Information on these donations, including those from China and the Chinese Communist Party, will be publicly accessible online.
  • The goal is to enhance transparency and public awareness regarding potential foreign influence on U.S. policy.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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