Republicans Target Foreign-Funded Nonprofits
The Republican-led House Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing Tuesday to investigate foreign influence in U.S. nonprofits. Several advocacy organizations and far-left funding networks are expected to face scrutiny.
The hearing, titled “Foreign Influence in American Nonprofits: Unmasking Threats from Beijing and Beyond,” begins at 10 a.m. EST and will stream live on the committee’s website.
Key Witnesses to Testify
Witnesses include Scott Walter of the Capital Research Center, Caitlin Sutherland of Americans for Public Trust, Adam Sohn of Narravance, Bruce Dubinsky of Dubinsky Consulting, and Robert Weissman of Public Citizen.
The committee plans to examine how foreign actors funnel millions through tax-exempt organizations. These funds allegedly support political activism, disrupt federal law enforcement, and promote unrest across the country.
Spotlight on Neville Roy Singham
The hearing will focus on Neville Roy Singham, an American tech entrepreneur living in Shanghai. Singham has funded nonprofits such as the People’s Forum, CodePink, BreakThrough BT Media, the ANSWER Coalition, and the Party for Socialism and Liberation.
These groups reportedly work with the Democratic Socialists of America to stage protests and disrupt federal immigration enforcement. Chairman Jason Smith emphasized accountability, saying on X:
“For too long, foreign actors have abused our tax-exempt sector to sow division and chaos. Today, we’re putting them on notice.”
Investigating Funding Streams
The committee is scrutinizing Singham’s funding to BreakThrough and Tricontinental. Smith sent letters demanding records to determine if these nonprofits operate illegally as unregistered foreign agents.
Investigators claim the network channels foreign funding into research, media, and social campaigns. Then, activists deploy these resources in U.S. protests.
Threats and Tax-Exempt Status
Smith warned that any evidence of foreign propaganda use should result in revoking the groups’ tax-exempt status. He said:
“We will follow the money and demand accountability to stop Beijing from exploiting our tax-exempt sector.”
The hearing highlights Congress’s push to tighten oversight of nonprofits. Lawmakers aim to prevent foreign influence from shaping domestic policy and public safety.
