H.R.1722

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Introduced·2/27/25

The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 mandates annual reporting on taxpayer-funded projects over budget and behind schedule.

The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance for covered agencies to submit annual reports on projects that are more than five years behind schedule or have exceeded their original cost estimate by at least $1 billion. The reports must include details such as project descriptions, locations, original and current cost estimates, completion dates, and reasons for delays or cost overruns.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 18

10:00 AM

House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Hearing

History

Jul 20

House

Mr. Burlison moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Jul 20

House

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4663-4664; text: CR H4663)

Jul 20

House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1722.