By Utah Valley Times |
Mar 28, 2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Gary Peters (D-MI) have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at bolstering oversight of federal funds to prevent fraud. The proposed bill establishes the Government Spending Oversight Committee, succeeding the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee, to address and combat fraudulent activities in government spending.Senator Romney emphasized the importance of proactive measures in combating fraud, stating, “With the national debt now exceeding $34 trillion, Congress should pursue commonsense solutions—like leveraging...