Think Tank Transparency: Mandatory Disclosure of Foreign Funding and Contracts
This law requires influential non-profit organizations (think tanks) to disclose all gifts, donations, and contracts from foreign entities totaling $10,000 or more to the Attorney General. The goal is to ensure citizens know who funds the policy research that shapes government decisions and public opinion, particularly concerning national security. This transparency allows the public to assess potential foreign influence on policy recommendations.
Key points
Organizations must report foreign funding and contracts exceeding $10,000, including any conditions or restrictions attached to the money.
All disclosure reports on foreign funding will be made publicly available in a Department of Justice database, enhancing transparency in policy formation.
Entities presenting research to Congress or the Executive Branch must prominently identify the foreign principal that funded the materials.
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