India’s Centre on Friday responded to remarks by a US lawmaker criticizing the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026. In its response, the Indian government said that the United States also regulates the flow of foreign funds, countering the criticism directed at India’s legislative changes. The reply is presented as a clarification that similar oversight mechanisms exist in the US, relating to how foreign contributions are handled and controlled. The Indian government’s statement comes as the FCRA amendment proposal is being considered, and it addresses concerns raised externally about the bill’s direction and impact. The exchange highlights ongoing international attention to India’s foreign funding regulatory framework and the broader question of how states supervise cross-border contributions. The sources provided do not include further details on the specific provisions of the bill or the US lawmaker’s exact claims beyond the general criticism referenced by India.