Think Tank Transparency Act
Latest action · Mar 8, 2023 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMar 8, 2023
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Think Tank Transparency Act
This bill requires certain nonprofit organizations to file a disclosure report with the Department of Justice (DOJ) after (1) receiving a gift, donation, or contribution of $10,000 or more in a calendar year from foreign governments, entities, or individuals; or (2) entering into or modifying a contract or agreement with such foreign sources. These disclosure reports shall be available to the public on the DOJ website.
Generally, these requirements shall apply to certain nonprofit organizations that (1) seek to influence U.S. public policy or public opinion; (2) engage in or publish substantial policy-related research or scholarship; or (3) regularly promote events featuring reporters, journalists, or government officials.
Furthermore, if such a nonprofit organization presents research (e.g., briefings or testimony) that was funded by a foreign source to Members of Congress, congressional employees, or executive branch officials, that foreign source must be prominently identified on any presented written materials.
The bill permits the DOJ to bring a civil action against an organization to compel compliance.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 17, 2023.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-TX | Jake Ellzey | Jul 17, 2023 | |
| R-GA | Marjorie Taylor Greene | Jul 17, 2023 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Mar 8, 2023Introduced in House
- Mar 8, 2023Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Mar 8, 2023Introduced in House
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