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Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-766| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ashley Moody (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a requirement for annual reporting on federal projects that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. It defines a "covered project" as one funded by an Executive or independent regulatory agency that is either more than five years behind its original completion date or at least $1 billion over its initial cost estimate. This aims to bring greater transparency to large-scale government spending. The bill directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within one year, compelling covered agencies to submit detailed annual information on these projects. This information must include a brief description, an explanation of any scope changes, original and current completion dates, and original and current cost estimates, adjusted for inflation. It also requires agencies to provide explanations for any delays or cost increases, including the impact of insufficient appropriations. Furthermore, agencies must detail any awards, incentive fees, or other bonuses granted for the covered project. The OMB Director is then mandated to compile all this submitted data into an annual report. This report will be submitted to Congress and publicly posted on the OMB website, thereby enhancing public accountability for major federal expenditures.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-565
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1258
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-636
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1722
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-565
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1258
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-636
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1722
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1722: Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurement

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-766| Senate 
| Updated: 3/18/2026
This legislation establishes a requirement for annual reporting on federal projects that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. It defines a "covered project" as one funded by an Executive or independent regulatory agency that is either more than five years behind its original completion date or at least $1 billion over its initial cost estimate. This aims to bring greater transparency to large-scale government spending. The bill directs the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance within one year, compelling covered agencies to submit detailed annual information on these projects. This information must include a brief description, an explanation of any scope changes, original and current completion dates, and original and current cost estimates, adjusted for inflation. It also requires agencies to provide explanations for any delays or cost increases, including the impact of insufficient appropriations. Furthermore, agencies must detail any awards, incentive fees, or other bonuses granted for the covered project. The OMB Director is then mandated to compile all this submitted data into an annual report. This report will be submitted to Congress and publicly posted on the OMB website, thereby enhancing public accountability for major federal expenditures.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-565
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1258
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-636
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jul 30, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Nov 3, 2025
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.
Dec 11, 2025
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)
Dec 11, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Mar 18, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1722
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 18, 2026
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-565
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1258
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-636
    Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021


  • February 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • July 30, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • November 3, 2025
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.


  • November 3, 2025
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)


  • December 11, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 15, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 15, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • March 18, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1722
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 18, 2026
    Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Joni Ernst

Joni Ernst

Republican Senator

Iowa

Cosponsors (4)
Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Ashley Moody (Republican)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)

Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1722: Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment information and archivesPublic contracts and procurement