Bills · HR 3966
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3966Taxation
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to shed light on how foreign money might influence public policy and opinion in the United States. Many nonprofit groups, especially think tanks, play a significant role in shaping debates and providing advice to lawmakers. If these groups receive substantial funding from foreign governments, it's important for the public to know about it to understand potential biases or agendas.
Currently, much of this foreign funding can be hidden from public view. If this bill becomes law, it would create a public record, allowing citizens, journalists, and researchers to see which foreign entities are funding influential American nonprofits. If it doesn't pass, this information would likely remain largely undisclosed, continuing a situation where the extent of foreign financial influence on these groups is unknown to the average voter.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires tax-exempt organizations to report all aggregate contributions and gifts over $10,000 from any foreign government, foreign political party, or controlled foreign entity on their annual tax returns.
This creates a new mandatory reporting requirement for foreign funding that currently does not exist for many influential nonprofits.
PROVISION 02
Mandates the public disclosure of this reported information, including the name of the organization and the foreign source, in a searchable online database.
This makes the information transparent and accessible to the public, increasing accountability.
PROVISION 03
Specifically requires the public database to aggregate and display amounts received from the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or any related entity.
This highlights specific concerns about influence from China, making it easier for the public to track such funding.
PROVISION 04
The new reporting and disclosure requirements will apply to tax returns filed for taxable years beginning after the bill becomes law.
This sets the timeframe for when organizations will need to start complying with these new rules.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 12
Introduced in House
JUN 12
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3966
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 12, 2025
Last actionJun 12, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025
House BillHR 3966Taxation
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act
INTRODUCED JUN 12, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 12, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
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