- The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 has been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee for detailed examination.
- The proposed legislation seeks to strengthen transparency and accountability in the use of foreign contributions.
- The JPC will have 31 members, including 21 from the Lok Sabha and 10 from the Rajya Sabha.
NEW DELHI: The FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 has been referred by the Lok Sabha to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), giving lawmakers from both Houses an opportunity to examine the proposed changes in greater detail.
Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai moved the motion for referring the legislation to the committee. The government says the proposed amendments are aimed at making the handling and use of foreign contributions more transparent and accountable.
The referral means the bill will undergo further parliamentary scrutiny before the legislative process moves ahead. The committee’s examination is also expected to provide an opportunity for wider consultations on the proposed amendments.
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Gets Wider Parliamentary Scrutiny
The bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, commonly known as the FCRA. The legislation governs the receipt and utilisation of foreign contributions by eligible organisations and entities in India.
By sending the bill to a JPC, the Lok Sabha has opted for a broader examination involving members from both Houses of Parliament. This can allow lawmakers to assess the proposed changes from multiple perspectives before the government proceeds with the legislation.
FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 JPC to Have 31 Members
According to Nityanand Rai, the Joint Parliamentary Committee will have 31 members in total. Of these, 21 members will come from the Lok Sabha and will be nominated by the Speaker, while 10 members will be drawn from the Rajya Sabha and nominated by the Chairman.
The committee will examine the bill and undertake wider consultations before preparing its findings. Rai said the JPC is scheduled to submit its report to the Lok Sabha by the last day of the first week of the winter session.
The referral therefore delays a final decision on the bill but creates another stage for detailed parliamentary review. Its recommendations could influence the final shape of the proposed amendments before the legislation returns to the House for further consideration.
Foreign Contribution Rules and Accountability
The proposed changes come against the broader backdrop of government efforts to strengthen oversight of foreign funding and its utilisation in India.
The JPC process will now be closely watched because its recommendations could determine whether the bill proceeds in its current form or undergoes further changes. Until the committee submits its report and Parliament considers the legislation again, the proposed amendments remain under parliamentary examination.
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