Lok Sabha Secretariat Issues Press Communique on Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued a press communique on Tuesday regarding the Joint Committee examining the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, signalling the panel’s continued deliberations on the proposed changes to the law governing foreign funding for non-governmental organisations and other associations in India (PRS India).

The communique confirms the committee is actively reviewing the amendment bill, which seeks to modify the existing Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010. That legislation provides the regulatory framework for the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contributions or foreign hospitality by individuals, associations, and companies. The current amendment process follows the bill’s referral to the Joint Committee for detailed scrutiny after its introduction in Parliament.

The Joint Committee’s mandate involves clause-by-clause examination of the proposed amendments, alongside consultations with stakeholders and the relevant ministry. The press communique serves as a procedural update on this legislative timeline, though it did not specify a deadline for the committee to submit its report to the House. The outcome of the committee’s review will determine the final shape of the legislation before it returns to Parliament for consideration and passing.