Posted 2/1/2024, 9:00:00 AM
House Republicans Propose Bill to Increase Transparency of Foreign Donations to US Think Tanks
- New House Republican bill aims to increase transparency around foreign donations to US think tanks and charities
- Bill introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden (R-TX) requires disclosure of foreign government or political party donations over $50,000
- Aims to shed light on foreign influence campaigns seeking to shape US policy and public opinion
- Cites efforts by China and Russia to exert influence through lobbyists, experts, and think tanks
- Previous Trump State Dept policy urged think tanks to disclose foreign funding sources, not clear if still in place under Biden admin