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Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) continues to advance his agenda of reforming government and bringing accountability to federal agencies. Yesterday, the House voted 419-9 in favor of Loudermilk’s bill, “The NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016.” This bill imposes significant reforms to the National Science Foundation’s management research projects. Rep. Loudermilk issued the following statement on his bill:

“American taxpayers work hard for their money, and they deserve a government that is responsible with their tax dollars. Although the National Science Foundation invests in research projects vital to keeping America on the forefront of research and discovery, they have not exercised adequate oversight of many of these projects. This bill will require the NSF to implement project and financial management practices used by businesses across America.”

To watch Rep. Loudermilk’s speech on this bill, Click HERE.

 Background

The NSF Major Research Facility Reform Act of 2016, H.R. 5049, requires the NSF to conduct external cost proposals and bi-annual cost audits of all research projects. This legislation also restricts the usage of management fees going towards unallowable expenses, and subjects the NSF to a pilot program for enhancement of contractor protection.

Click HERE to read the bill.