US Congressman Riley Moore Flags Concerns Over India’s FCRA Amendments, Warns of Impact on Bilateral Ties
US Congressman Riley Moore Flags Concerns Over India’s FCRA Amendments, Warns of Impact on Bilateral Ties US Congressman Riley Moore (R-WV) sparked significant debate after criticizing India’s proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 . In a public statement on X, Moore labeled the proposed amendments a "clear attack against Christians" and warned that the legislation could introduce strain into India-US bilateral relations if enacted in its current form. Context of the Statement Highlighting the deep historical roots of Christianity in India—referencing the arrival of St. Thomas the Apostle on the Malabar Coast—Congressman Moore expressed concern over parliamentary proposals during the Monsoon Session that regulate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and foreign contributions. His critique centers on provisions regarding how foreign-funded assets and institutions are handled if an organization's Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) licen...