S-636 : Still Just a Bill

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2021-05-10CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56.Senate
2021-05-10CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment. With written report No. 117-22.Senate
2021-03-17CommitteeCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Senate
2021-03-09IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Senate
2021-03-09IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
See Subjects
  • Budget process
  • Congressional oversight
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Government information and archives
  • Inflation and prices
  • Public contracts and procurement

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