Multiple universities say they will provide precise figures on federal grant freezes or clawbacks after subcommittee questions
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Summary
During the hearing Representative Rogers asked each presenting institution whether federal grants had been frozen or clawed back. University leaders said impacts varied, with some institutions reporting little effect and others confirming lost grants; all agreed to supply precise figures to the committee after the hearing.
Representative Rogers repeatedly asked university leaders whether federal grants had been frozen, clawed back or otherwise placed at risk. Presidents and chancellors from the University of Michigan, U‑M Dearborn, U‑M Flint and Eastern Michigan University responded that they would provide precise figures to the committee, and several described differing levels of impact.
President Ono said the University of Michigan had been “not that hard hit” relative to some peers and agreed to provide the committee precise numbers through the chair. Chancellor Grosso (U‑M Dearborn) said impacts had been “just some, but… very small in comparison” and agreed to follow up. Chancellor Alexander (U‑M Flint) said the campus had not seen much frozen or clawed back to date and would provide specifics. President Smith (EMU) confirmed “we have lost, few grants,” identifying a notable NIH outreach grant that required a 90‑day closeout and said EMU would supply a detailed accounting.
The institutions did not present consolidated figures during the hearing; each speaker committed to follow‑up via the committee chair for exact dollar amounts and lists of affected grants.
Ending: The subcommittee received commitments to provide precise federal grant accounting and did not take formal action during the hearing.