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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2101Government Operations and Politics
Duplicative Grant Consolidation Act
INTRO MAR 14· LAST ACTION MAR 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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Voters should care about this bill because it aims to make the federal grant process more efficient and reduce potential waste of taxpayer money. Currently, without a centralized system, it can be difficult for different government agencies to know if an applicant is receiving or seeking multiple grants for identical projects. If this bill becomes law, it would create a mechanism to catch and prevent such situations, potentially saving public funds by avoiding redundant spending. It also addresses fraudulent applications directly, which is a concern for many taxpayers.
If this bill doesn't become law, the current decentralized system for federal grants would continue, making it harder to detect and prevent duplicative funding for the same projects across different agencies. This could lead to continued instances where federal money is spent on projects that are already funded, or on fraudulent applications, without an easy way to track and stop it. The proposed AI study could also lead to future advancements in detecting waste and fraud, so without the bill, those potential benefits might not be explored.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Prohibits executive agencies from awarding a grant if the applicant has already received another grant from a different agency for the same or identical purpose, with an exception for institutions of higher education.
This directly targets duplicative funding, preventing the same project from being funded multiple times by different government sources, though it exempts academic institutions.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish an electronic system to track federal grant applications and awards to identify duplicative funding.
This system would provide agencies with a crucial tool to detect and prevent duplicate funding proactively, making the prohibition enforceable.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a separate electronic system specifically for federal research awards to identify 'essentially equivalent work' proposed or funded across multiple agencies or funding sources.
This provision targets redundancy in scientific research funding, ensuring that research dollars are used for new and distinct projects.
PROVISION 04
Directs the OMB Director to report on the feasibility of using artificial intelligence to identify duplicative grant applications, waste, fraud, and abuse.
This explores modern technological solutions to improve efficiency and reduce misuse of federal funds in the grant process.
Voters should care about this bill because it aims to make the federal grant process more efficient and reduce potential waste of taxpayer money. Currently, without a centralized system, it can be difficult for different government agencies to know if an applicant is receiving or seeking multiple grants for identical projects. If this bill becomes law, it would create a mechanism to catch and prevent such situations, potentially saving public funds by avoiding redundant spending. It also addresses fraudulent applications directly, which is a concern for many taxpayers.
If this bill doesn't become law, the current decentralized system for federal grants would continue, making it harder to detect and prevent duplicative funding for the same projects across different agencies. This could lead to continued instances where federal money is spent on projects that are already funded, or on fraudulent applications, without an easy way to track and stop it. The proposed AI study could also lead to future advancements in detecting waste and fraud, so without the bill, those potential benefits might not be explored.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Prohibits executive agencies from awarding a grant if the applicant has already received another grant from a different agency for the same or identical purpose, with an exception for institutions of higher education.
This directly targets duplicative funding, preventing the same project from being funded multiple times by different government sources, though it exempts academic institutions.
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Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to establish an electronic system to track federal grant applications and awards to identify duplicative funding.
This system would provide agencies with a crucial tool to detect and prevent duplicate funding proactively, making the prohibition enforceable.
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Establishes a separate electronic system specifically for federal research awards to identify 'essentially equivalent work' proposed or funded across multiple agencies or funding sources.
This provision targets redundancy in scientific research funding, ensuring that research dollars are used for new and distinct projects.
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Directs the OMB Director to report on the feasibility of using artificial intelligence to identify duplicative grant applications, waste, fraud, and abuse.
This explores modern technological solutions to improve efficiency and reduce misuse of federal funds in the grant process.
Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act
Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall make available the electronic tracking and deconfliction system for Federal grant applications.
Timeframe not specified, but implied to be within a reasonable period after enactment, likely following the 1-year mark for system establishment or concurrently.
Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall submit a report on the feasibility of leveraging artificial intelligence to identify duplicative federal grant applications.
GLOSSARY
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Federal grant
Financial assistance provided by a U.S. government agency to an eligible recipient (like a state, local government, university, or nonprofit) to carry out a public purpose authorized by law.
Executive agency
A department or agency within the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, such as the Department of Energy or the National Science Foundation.
Duplicative application
An application for a federal grant that proposes the same or an identical project or purpose for which the applicant has already received or applied for funding from another federal agency.
Fraudulent application
An application for a federal grant that contains false or misleading information, intended to deceive the awarding agency.
Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
A key office within the Executive Office of the President that helps the President oversee the budget, manage federal agencies, and review proposed regulations.
Inspector General
An official within a federal agency whose job is to audit and investigate the programs and operations of that agency to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse.
Deconfliction system
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
MAR 14, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
MAR 14, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
