FEDERALcommittee hearing

House Hearing on Preventing Grant Fraud in Federal Research

Original title: House Hearing: Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud

June 24, 2026

federal research grant fraud False Claims Act oversight government spending

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing is intended to review how the is utilized to combat fraud within federal research grant programs.

Can the public attend this hearing?

The document indicates the hearing is scheduled at a specific location, but does not explicitly state public access policies.

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Connected Entities

otherFalse Claims Act“The primary legal framework being discussed for combating grant fraud.”Map →

locationRayburn House Office Building 2318“The physical location of the hearing.”Map →

organizationHouse Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight“The committee hosting the hearing.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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