MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a Friday briefing that legislative decisions on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 remain an internal parliamentary matter, while noting that multiple countries including the United States maintain rules on foreign funding. The bill, introduced in March, grants authorities power to manage or sell NGO assets tied to canceled FCRA registrations, expands liability for directors and trustees, and lowers the maximum penalty for violations from five years to one year. Reports differ on the identity and specific statements of a U.S. congressman who raised objections.