A controversy over India’s proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, FCRA, has now gone global. A US Congressman has warned that the changes could damage India-US relations. The central government is preparing to push the FCRA Amendment Bill through Parliament soon. According to the government, the goal is to bring more transparency to foreign funding and ensure greater accountability in how foreign money is used. US Congressman Criticizes The Bill US Congressman Riley Moore strongly criticized the proposed amendments, calling it a direct attack on Christians in India. In a post on X, Moore referred to India’s long Christian history and opposed the bill. “Christians have lived in India since St. Thomas arrived on the Malabar coast just decades after Jesus Christ. Despite this long history, India’s Parliament is considering amending FCRA rules to give the government more control over churches and charity organizations,” he wrote. Moore added that if India moves forward with the bill, it could create problems for bilateral ties between India and the US. What Is The FCRA Bill? The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha during the Budget Session. It has now been listed for consideration in the Monsoon Session of Parliament. Under the current FCRA law, NGOs, charitable trusts, educational and religious institutions must register with the Home Ministry to receive foreign donations. The license has to be renewed every 5 years. As of July 15, 2026, India had 14,449 active FCRA registrations. Between 2019 and 2022, these organizations received Rs 55,741 crore in foreign funds. Key Proposed Changes The new amendment proposes several major changes: Government control: The Centre will appoint an officer who can take over management of foreign funds and assets if an organization’s FCRA registration is cancelled or not renewed. Renewal threshold: Organizations that received or used less than Rs 10 lakh in foreign funds in the last 2 years will not be eligible for renewal. Strict restrictions: Transfer of foreign funds to another organization will be banned. Strict timelines for using foreign funds will be introduced. More disclosure: NGOs will have to disclose project details on social media and websites. Post navigation Tesla CEO Warns Robot Cars Could Create a Traffic Problem We Can’t Ignore
