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Introduced
02/26/2019
02/26/2019
In Committee
11/06/2019
11/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes. This bill directs the Office of Management and Budget to issue guidance requiring federal agencies to report annually to Congress regarding certain federally funded projects that are (1) more than five years behind schedule, or (2) have expenditures that are at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate for the project.
AI Summary
This bill, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019, requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance directing federal agencies to report annually to Congress on certain federally funded projects that are either more than 5 years behind schedule or have expenditures at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate. The report must include details such as the project's purpose, location, timeline, cost, and any changes or cost overruns. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability for large government projects that are experiencing significant delays or cost overruns.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (6)
Joni Ernst (R)*,
Mike Braun (R),
James Lankford (R),
Rand Paul (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Rick Scott (R),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 435. (on 03/02/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/565/all-info | 02/27/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s565/BILLS-116s565rs.pdf | 03/04/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s565/BILLS-116s565rs.pdf.pdf | 03/04/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s565/BILLS-116s565is.pdf | 03/12/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s565/BILLS-116s565is.pdf.pdf | 03/12/2019 |
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