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Introduced
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
In Committee
03/27/2019
03/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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 requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to submit annual reports to Congress that include specified details 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. The reports must also be posted on the OMB website and included with the President's budget.
AI Summary
This bill, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019, requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to submit annual reports to Congress on federally funded projects that are more than 5 years behind schedule or have expenditures at least $1 billion more than the original cost estimate. The reports must include details such as the project's purpose, location, timeline, cost, and reasons for delays or cost overruns. The reports will also be posted on the OMB website and included with the President's budget submission to Congress.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (13)
Mike Gallagher (R)*,
Matt Gaetz (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Glenn Grothman (R),
Vicky Hartzler (R),
Debbie Lesko (R),
Tom Malinowski (D),
Brian Mast (R),
Tom McClintock (R),
Alex Mooney (R),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Bryan Steil (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 03/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1917/all-info | 03/28/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1917/BILLS-116hr1917ih.pdf | 04/11/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1917/BILLS-116hr1917ih.pdf.pdf | 04/11/2019 |
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