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119th Congress
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HOUSEH.R. 9772· 119th Congress

Require disclosure of foreign funding sources

Foreign Funding Transparency Act

Sponsor
David Schweikert (R-AZ)
Introduced
Jul 18, 2026
Last Action
Jul 18, 2026
Passage
12%
Introduced
Jul 18, 2026
2
Committee
3
Floor Vote
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Detailed official summary not yet published by Congressional Research Service.
  • Based on title alone: likely requires organizations to disclose funding from foreign governments, entities, or nationals.
  • Probable scope includes nonprofits, think tanks, universities, or media organizations receiving foreign money.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • Affects organizations that accept international donations or grants; adds compliance and reporting burden.
  • Transparency advocates argue it exposes foreign influence; privacy advocates worry it chills legitimate academic and cultural exchange.
  • Public gets clearer picture of who's funding U.S. institutions, but without the bill text, actual scope remains unclear.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Just introduced with zero cosponsors; referred to House Ways and Means Committee on July 18, 2026.
  • Next step: committee review and potential hearings; bill needs broader support to advance.
  • Track progress at Congress.gov or contact your representative to voice support or concerns.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Jul 18, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House
  • Jul 18, 2026Introduced in House