HR. 420In Committee
Federal Grant Accountability Act
Limits allowable indirect costs on federal research awards to higher education institutions by tying them to average private research award rates and requiring review of those rates
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Limits allowable indirect costs on federal research awards to higher education institutions by tying them to average private research award rates and requiring review of those rates
Key points
- Require OMB rate determination
- Direct GAO rate study
- Limit indirect cost amounts
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-15 — Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightEducationGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationResearch administration and fundingSchool administration