Lance Gooden (R-TX)
Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act
A Republican bill with 6 Republican cosponsors · See all 6 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Think Tank and Nonprofit Foreign Influence Disclosure Act'', seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It requires certain tax-exempt organizations to report contributions received from foreign governments, foreign political parties, and specific entities. This includes entities directed, controlled, financed, or subsidized by certain foreign countries. The bill mandates that this information be made available in a searchable public database. The legislation aims to increase transparency regarding foreign funding of organizations like think tanks and cultural groups.
Yes
- Scored +7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill creates a public, searchable database to increase transparency regarding foreign financial influence in the U.S.
- Scored +5
Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country?
The bill increases transparency of foreign influence, which aligns with national security interests regarding foreign political interference.
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill expands federal reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?
The bill mandates the public disclosure of certain private financial contribution details of organizations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Transparency: The bill requires the Secretary to make information about foreign contributions publicly available in a searchable database (Section �3(b)). This allows the public to see which organizations are receiving significant money from foreign governments or political parties.
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National Security Awareness: By requiring the disclosure of aggregate amounts received from the People's Republic of China, the Chinese Communist Party, or their controlled entities, the bill addresses perceived national security risks (Section 3(b)).
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Accountability for Large Foreign Gifts: Organizations must now report the name of a foreign government, political party, or entity if they receive aggregate contributions and gifts exceeding $10,000 (Section 3(a)). This provides more insight into how organizations are being funded by foreign interests.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Reporting Requirements for Organizations: Tax-exempt organizations will now have to furnish specific details regarding the names of foreign governments, political parties, or entities that provide them with more than $10,000 in aggregate contributions or gifts (Section 3(a)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill creates a public, searchable database to increase transparency regarding foreign financial influence in the U.S. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill expands federal reporting requirements for tax-exempt organizations. Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill mandates the public disclosure of certain private financial contribution details of organizations.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this give the government more power to monitor people inside the country? — The bill increases transparency of foreign influence, which aligns with national security interests regarding foreign political interference.
- 8/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/23/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/12/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Nicholas BegichRepublican · Alaska
Sheri BiggsRepublican · South Carolina
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Thomas TiffanyRepublican · Wisconsin