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Read. Follow. Verify.House Hearing on Preventing Grant Fraud in Federal Research
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
The House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight will hold a hearing to examine how the is used to address fraud involving federal research grants.
This hearing examines the legal mechanisms used to recover federal research funds and ensure accountability for grant recipients, which impacts how billions of dollars in taxpayer-funded scientific research are managed.
Who It Affects
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Federal research grant recipients
These entities are subject to the oversight and legal standards discussed, including the False Claims Act.
Taxpayers
Taxpayers provide the funding for federal research grants that are the subject of the fraud oversight discussion.
Key Facts
- The hearing is scheduled for June 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
- The hearing will take place in room 2318 of the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session is hosted by the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight.
- The primary subject is the application of the False Claims Act to federal research grant fraud.
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