Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1438

119th Congress

Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Dale W. Strong

Representative

Republican

AL-5

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill would require certain nonprofit organizations that seek to influence U.S. public policy or opinion to publicly disclose any large donations or contracts they receive from foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The goal is to increase transparency around the foreign funding of these groups.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorDale W. Strong (R-AL)

Introduced9/2/2025

StatusReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and

ChamberHouse

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Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025

This bill would require certain nonprofit organizations that seek to influence U.S. public policy or opinion to publicly disclose any large donations or contracts they receive from foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The goal is to increase transpar

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This bill would require certain nonprofit organizations that seek to influence U.S. public policy or opinion to publicly disclose any large donations or contracts they receive from foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The goal is to increase transparency around the foreign funding of these groups.

Bill Number: 1438
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (R-AL)
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Status: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1438
Sponsor: Dale W. Strong (R-AL)
Status: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and
Introduced: 9/2/2025
Summary: This bill would require certain nonprofit organizations that seek to influence U.S. public policy or opinion to publicly disclose any large donations or contracts they receive from foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The goal is to increase transparency around the foreign funding of these

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require certain nonprofit organizations that seek to influence U.S. public policy or opinion to publicly disclose any large donations or contracts they receive from foreign governments, entities, or individuals. The goal is to increase transparency around the foreign funding of these groups.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service 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.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Nonprofit organizations must report foreign donations of $10,000 or more and foreign contracts to the Department of Justice.
The disclosure reports will be made publicly available on the DOJ website.
The bill applies to nonprofits that try to shape U.S. public policy or opinion, conduct substantial policy research, or regularly feature government officials or journalists.
If a nonprofit's research is funded by a foreign source, that funding source must be prominently disclosed.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would affect nonprofit think tanks, advocacy groups, and research organizations that receive significant funding from foreign sources. It aims to shed light on how these groups may be influenced by outside interests when trying to shape public opinion and policy in the U.S. The increased transparency could impact the credibility and influence of these organizations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1438, 119th Congress (2025). "Protecting America’s Agricultural Land from Foreign Harm Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-1438