Contact Congress about S. 3610: No Funding for Foreign Agents Act
Organizations controlled by agents tied to listed foreign countries or groups could not get U.S. financial help. The ban would cover direct aid, such as grants and contracts, and some indirect aid, such as voucher payments.
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No Funding for Foreign Agents Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest action on S. 3610: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects organizations that seek U.S. government money and have ties to the listed countries or covered groups. Companies, nonprofits, contractors, and service providers could have to show they are not controlled by covered foreign agents. Federal agencies and pass-through groups could also face more screening work before money goes out.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could change who can receive U.S. government money. It aims to keep taxpayer funds from reaching organizations controlled by agents tied to certain foreign countries or groups. The exact number of affected organizations is not stated. The bill could also add new paperwork and legal checks for agencies and funding recipients.
Key provisions in S. 3610
- Organizations controlled by covered foreign agents could not get U.S. financial help. This includes both direct and indirect help.
- The bill covers direct help such as contracts, grants, loans, cooperative agreements, and similar federal deals. It also covers money sent through pass-through entities, which are groups that pass federal funds to others.
- The bill also covers some indirect help. If government money reaches a service provider through a voucher, certificate, or similar payment chosen by a beneficiary, the rule can apply.
- The bill names the covered nations. They are North Korea, China, Russia, Iran, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Laos, Libya, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen.
- A covered foreign principal can be a government or political party from a covered nation. It can also be an entity formed or based there, many people located there, or certain groups named in the Anti-Terrorism Act of 1987, with carve-outs for some U.S.-based people.
How Modern Action helps you take action on S. 3610
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about S. 3610
- What is S. 3610?
- Organizations controlled by agents tied to listed foreign countries or groups could not get U.S. financial help. The ban would cover direct aid, such as grants and contracts, and some indirect aid, such as voucher payments.
- How do I support or oppose S. 3610?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about S. 3610?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain S. 3610 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
