Foreign Funding Transparency Act
- Sponsor
- Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ-1) (R)
- Introduced
- 2026-07-18
- Latest action
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (2026-07-18)
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# Foreign Funding Transparency Act (HR 9772)
The Foreign Funding Transparency Act requires organizations that receive funding from foreign sources to disclose this information to federal authorities and, in many cases, to the public. The bill establishes new reporting requirements for nonprofits, educational institutions, and other entities receiving money from foreign governments, foreign nationals, or foreign-controlled entities. These disclosure rules aim to create a centralized system for tracking foreign financial influence in American organizations, directly affecting universities, think tanks, advocacy groups, and charities that have international funding relationships.
The bill was introduced amid broader congressional concerns about foreign interference and the influence of foreign money on American institutions, particularly following increased scrutiny of university partnerships with foreign governments and funding sources. Supporters argue that transparency about foreign funding helps identify potential conflicts of interest and foreign influence operations, while critics worry the requirements could burden legitimate international academic and charitable work or create compliance challenges for smaller organizations. The bill's impact would depend on its final scope—specifically which organizations must report, what funding thresholds trigger disclosure, and whether information becomes fully public or remains restricted to government review.
Key provisions
- Organizations receiving foreign government or foreign-controlled entity funding must disclose this information to federal authorities.
- Nonprofits, educational institutions, and advocacy groups face new reporting requirements for foreign financial sources.
- The bill creates a centralized federal system to track foreign financial influence in American organizations.
- Foreign funding disclosure rules apply to universities, think tanks, advocacy groups, and charities with international funding relationships.
- Organizations must report foreign funding from foreign governments, foreign nationals, or foreign-controlled entities.
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