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

Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Add to my Calendar Time: 10:00 AM Location: 2318 Rayburn House Office Building

Opening Statement

Ranking Member Emilia Sykes (D-OH) of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight

Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)

Witnesses

Robert Steinau, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Inspector General, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of the Inspector General

Jennifer Springmann, Special Agent in Charge, National Science Foundation Office of the Inspector General

Brenna Jenny, Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Commercial Litigation Branch, Department of Justice

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