Chairman McCaul Commends Ratcliffe Measure to Curb Fraud, Waste and Abuse at DHS

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Today, freshmen Republican, John Ratcliffe, member of the Committee on Homeland Security, chaired by U.S. Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, passed his initiative in the U.S. House of Representatives to curb waste, fraud, abuse and to increase transparency at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The initiative, H.R. 1637, The Federally Funded Research and Development Sunshine Act of 2015, introduced by Rep. Ratcliffe, chairman of the Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection, and Security Technologies Subcommittee, helps ensure that DHS' federally funded research and development centers do not waste taxpayer dollars through fraud and abuse. The detailed annual report the legislation requires brings much needed oversight to better safeguard DHS' mission from being compromised by fiscally irresponsible practices.

"A key role of Congress is to provide oversight. I have a duty to my constituents and the American people to protect hard-earned taxpayer dollars from fraud, waste and abuse," said Rep. Ratcliffe. "I am grateful for the passage of this act and I look forward to providing effective oversight in the years to come."

House Homeland Security Committee Chairman and fellow Texan, Michael McCaul stated "I commend Rep. Ratcliffe for his leadership in increasing transparency and curbing waste, fraud, and abuse at the Department of Homeland Security. John's efforts will not only go a long way in ensuring DHS effectively and efficiently meets critical national security missions, his bill at the same time provides great accountability and stewardship of taxpayer dollars."

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