Washington, D.C.: U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) has joined humanitarian and global peace advocate Dr. K. A. Paul in urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to reconsider provisions of the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026.
Sheehy and Paul called on the Indian government to remove provisions that could potentially allow authorities to seize or take control of churches, orphanages, schools, hospitals, charitable organisations and other properties linked to Christian, Muslim and other religious minority communities.
Concerns Over Proposed FCRA Designated Authority
Dr. K. A. Paul raised concerns over the proposed Designated Authority, which could take control of assets acquired through foreign contributions and related properties if an organisation’s FCRA registration is cancelled, surrendered or expires.
Paul said the provision could put long-established churches, schools, hospitals and charitable institutions at risk. He noted that many of these organisations have operated for generations and provide services to poor and vulnerable communities.
Paul Urges Modi Government to Protect Charitable Assets
Paul claimed that the combined assets of such institutions could be worth trillions of dollars. He urged the Modi government to remove the provision and protect Christian charities and their assets, saying, “Don’t take away Christian charities and assets worth trillions of dollars.”
Tim Sheehy Backs Dr. K. A. Paul’s Appeal
U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy strongly supported Dr. K. A. Paul’s appeal, saying, “We got your back 100 percent.” Sheehy also said that Speaker Johnson and President Donald Trump highly respect Dr. Paul.
The senator stressed the importance of protecting Christians, missionaries and churches. He expressed hope that religious communities, missionaries and churches would receive adequate protection.
Riley Moore Raises Concerns Over Proposed Legislation
The proposed legislation has also attracted attention from other U.S. political leaders. Congressman Riley Moore recently voiced concerns over the bill and described its potential impact as a “clear attack against Christians.”
Sheehy Praises Paul’s Global Work
During a meeting with Dr. Paul at his Washington office, Sheehy praised his efforts to spread the Gospel, help people overcome poverty, promote common-sense values and defend religious freedom around the world.
Sheehy described Paul as someone who is “fighting for freedom” and “fighting for liberty all over the world.”
Paul and Sheehy Recognise India’s Right to Regulate Foreign Funding
Dr. K. A. Paul and U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy acknowledged India’s sovereign right to regulate foreign funding. However, Paul said he has personally donated millions of dollars from his hard-earned income to build schools, orphanages and mercy homes and has never converted a single person.
Call for Stronger FCRA Oversight
Paul and Sheehy urged the Indian government to strengthen oversight of foreign contributions while ensuring that Christian and other religious minority communities do not face risks to their properties, institutions and missions.
They argued that funds received through foreign contributions are designated and restricted for charitable purposes and should not be treated as government assets.
Paul also claimed that Muslim and Christian communities across nearly 200 countries could lose confidence in the new government. He further stated that Christians and Muslims together account for around 60% of the world’s population.
Paul’s Global Humanitarian Work
Dr. Paul, who founded organisations including the Global Peace Initiative, has continued to advocate for seven faith-based institutions serving poor and vulnerable communities in India and other parts of the world. He also maintains relationships with political leaders in the United States.
FCRA Debate Gains Bipartisan Attention in U.S.
The meeting took place amid growing bipartisan attention in the United States over the proposed FCRA amendments. Paul and Sheehy said protecting religious freedom and faith-based institutions is important not only for charitable communities but also for strengthening people-to-people ties between India and the United States.
