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Think Tank Transparency Act

USA118th CongressS-1087| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4987
Think Tank Transparency Act
Mar 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1438
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4987
    Think Tank Transparency Act


  • March 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1438
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

International Affairs

Think Tank Transparency Act

USA118th CongressS-1087| Senate 
| Updated: 3/30/2023
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4987
Think Tank Transparency Act
Mar 8, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1438
Introduced in House
Mar 30, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Mar 30, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4987
    Think Tank Transparency Act


  • March 8, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1438
    Introduced in House


  • March 30, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 30, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Chuck Grassley

Chuck Grassley

Republican Senator

Iowa

Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted