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HearingHELDOPEN TO THE PUBLICOPENSENATE · SMALL BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ·

Federal spending waste and fraud

The committee examines government waste and fraud, including bills on pandemic-program fraud deadlines, SBA sole-source contracts and federal payment information.

Wed, Dec 10, 2025 · 2:30 PM ETRussell Senate Office Building, Room 428ARussell 428A

CHAIRJoni Ernst R-IA
Ed Markey D-MA
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On the record: 3 bills are on the agenda.

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19 senators · 10 Republicans, 9 Democrats

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  1. Hearing noticed (done)
  2. Held (done)DEC 10, 2025 · 2:30 PM
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