Markup of H.R. 9772, H.R. 9771, H.R. 9721, and H.R. 9722

On July 22, 2026, the Ways and Means Committee Republicans conducted a markup session focusing on four bills related to tax-exempt organizations and foreign influence. The committee considered HR 9772, the Foreign Funding Transparency Act, which requires tax-exempt organizations with significant receipts to disclose foreign donations, especially from countries of concern, to prevent foreign money from influencing U.S. elections. The bill passed with amendments after debate on its potential impact on nonprofits and unions. HR 9771, the Stopping Foreign Influence and Elections Act of 2026, was also discussed and favorably reported; it prohibits tax-exempt organizations from making political contributions within two years of receiving foreign donations and imposes escalating penalties for violations. HR 9721, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act, was reviewed to increase transparency in fiscal sponsorship arrangements among nonprofits, with reporting requirements and penalties for improper conduits; it was favorably reported as amended. Lastly, HR 9722, the Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act, was debated extensively due to concerns it could protect discriminatory religious practices under tax-exempt status; despite opposition and proposed amendments to limit such protections, the bill was favorably reported as amended. Throughout the session, members debated the balance between transparency, preventing foreign influence, protecting religious freedom, and avoiding undue burdens on charitable organizations. Several amendments were proposed and voted on, with some failing and others passing, reflecting partisan divisions on these issues.