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Think Tank Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-1438| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2023
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)

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

HR 117-8996
Think Tank Transparency Act
Mar 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 30, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1087
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8996
    Think Tank Transparency Act


  • March 8, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 30, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1087
    Introduced in Senate

International Affairs

Think Tank Transparency Act

USA118th CongressHR-1438| House 
| Updated: 3/8/2023
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

HR 117-8996
Think Tank Transparency Act
Mar 8, 2023
Introduced in House
Mar 8, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 30, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-1087
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8996
    Think Tank Transparency Act


  • March 8, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • March 8, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • March 30, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-1087
    Introduced in Senate
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

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