Riley Moore Says India’s FCRA Amendments Could Target Churches
Riley Moore said the bill would let India take control of churches and religious charities, warning it could strain U.S.-India relations.
- US Congressman Riley Moore raised concerns over India's proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment bill, alleging it could permit government takeovers of religious charities and calling the move "a clear attack against Christians."
- The Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes creating a "Designated Authority" appointed by the Central Government to manage foreign contributions and assets when an organization's FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered, or not renewed.
- Records from the FCRA portal show 14,449 active certificates, 22,498 cancelled, and 15,212 expired as of July 15, 2026, while the bill mandates the Designated Authority maintain religious character of seized places of worship.
- Citing Christianity's long history in India dating to St Thomas the Apostle on the Malabar Coast, Moore warned the bill "would be a point of major concern in our bilateral relationship with India" if it proceeds.
- The proposed legislation has generated strong reactions from political parties and civil society groups, with supporters and critics divided over its potential impact on institutions relying on foreign funding.
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Why churches and Christian organisations in India are against the FCRA Bill
With various reports suggesting that the Central government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, various churches and Christian organisations in India are strongly opposing the FCRA Bill. These churches and Christian organisations in India strongly oppose the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 as they are raising concerns that the proposed legislation…
The Indian parliament is considering a bill on foreign funding. Critics fear the takeover of Christian organizations.
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