FRONT Act

This bill would make certain tax‑exempt nonprofits count as “foreign agents” if they receive money or anything of value from a foreign group tied to a “foreign country of concern.” It applies to organizations that are tax‑exempt under parts of section 501(c), like charities, social welfare groups, labor groups, and business leagues, if they get such foreign support and aren’t already covered as foreign agents. These groups would have to register and file more detailed reports, including stating they are foreign agents and sharing copies or descriptions of any agreements and related activities, including political activities connected to the foreign funding. The bill also updates definitions for terms like “foreign country of concern” and related foreign principals. It takes effect 30 days after becoming law.

• It removes a common waiver used by groups that file under federal lobbying rules, so those organizations would still need to register under this law if they meet the foreign‑funding test.
• It allows a waiver for groups that raise money outside the U.S. for humanitarian aid.

Key points

• Who is affected: Certain 501(c)(3)–(6) nonprofits that receive support from a foreign principal linked to a foreign country of concern, unless they are already considered foreign agents.
• What changes: These nonprofits must register as foreign agents and file added disclosures about agreements and activities tied to the foreign support.
• Exceptions: No lobbying‑registration waiver; humanitarian fundraising outside the U.S. can still get a waiver.
• When: 30 days after enactment.