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Burgess Owens: “The bill also promotes transparency and oversight.”

Featuring: Burgess Owens, Republican | U.S. House Utah, District 4

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'Fraud In Our Financial Aid System Is So Pernicious': Owens Backs Anti-Student Aid Fraud Bill

Published | Video Starts at 02:52

Under the Biden administration, we saw verification safeguards guards rolled back under false pretense of equity and fairness open the door for fraudsters. This legislation addresses that vulnerability by putting fraud protection where it should be in law. Finally, The bill also promotes transparency and oversight. It requires that the Department to provide Congress a written description of the fraud detection system, notify Congress of substantial changes provide annual reports on the system's use and effectiveness. (02:52–02:55)

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Asserts that the bill aims to enhance transparency and oversight in the student aid system.

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