# Chinese Communist Party-Linked Nonprofits Face Congressional Scrutiny

> Three U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits tied to Shanghai financier Neville Roy Singham must submit financial records by October 20 or face deposition under House subpoena.
- Title: Chinese Communist Party-Linked Nonprofits Face Congressional…
- Summary: Three U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits tied to Shanghai financier Neville Roy Singham must submit financial records by October 20 or face deposition under House…
- Keywords: chinese communist party, neville roy singham, people forum, breakthrough news, tricontinental, house ways and means committee, congressional subpoena, tax-exempt nonprofits, foreign influence, u.s. tax law, news, politics
- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/national/chinese-communist-party-linked-nonprofits-took-millions-in-donations-now-congress-wants-answers
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-19T18:00:01+00:00
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- Topics: chinese communist party, neville roy singham, people forum, breakthrough news, tricontinental, house ways and means committee, congressional subpoena, tax-exempt nonprofits, foreign influence, u.s. tax law, news, politics
## Congressional deadline for records
Three U.S. tax-exempt nonprofits tied to Shanghai-based financier Neville Roy Singham face an October 20 deadline to turn over financial and organizational records.
## House subpoena demands
The People’s Forum, BreakThrough News and Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research must comply with July subpoenas or face an escalation that could put 21 people under oath.
## U.S. Rep. Jason Smith's warning
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith (R-Missouri), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, said: 'Either these organizations turn over the documents, or their leaders will answer the Committee's questions under oath.'

> Either these organizations turn over the documents, or their leaders will answer the Committee's questions under oath.
## Singham's alleged funding
The People’s Forum alone received more than $20 million from Singham's network, the committee said.
## Committee's investigation focus
Investigators want records on fiscal sponsorships involving foreign nationals or entities, along with communications involving Singham about the organizations' finances, governance and structure.
## BreakThrough News dispute
BreakThrough News disputed the committee's demands in an October 9 statement, arguing they infringe First Amendment protections.
## Congressional inquiry purpose
The committee says its inquiry will help determine whether existing tax-exemption standards adequately address foreign influence and control, and whether Congress should change those standards.
## Key takeaway

Congress wants Chinese Communist Party-linked nonprofits to disclose millions in donations from Shanghai financier Neville Roy Singham by October 20.