The Central government of India introduced the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, during the Budget Session of Parliament. This Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which mandates registration for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to receive foreign funds. Currently, around 16,000 associations are registered under this Act, receiving approximately ₹22,000 crore (roughly $2.7 billion USD) annually. Key changes proposed include appointing a 'designated authority' to manage assets from foreign funds when an NGO's registration is suspended or cancelled, and broadening the definition of an NGO's 'key functionary' to include various roles, making them liable for any FCRA offences. The Bill also requires law enforcement agencies to obtain prior approval from the Central government before investigating FCRA-related complaints. However, the Bill has faced backlash from the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India and the Chief Ministers of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, who argue it represents executive overreach and could interfere with minority institutions. The Bill's discussion has been deferred following opposition uproar, but it remains active in Parliament.