Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
What this bill does
H.R. 1722, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, would require the federal government to publicly track and report on major taxpayer-funded projects that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. Specifically, it directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance, within one year of enactment, requiring federal agencies to annually report on any "covered project"—defined as one that is more than five years behind its original completion date or that has cost at least $1 billion more than initially estimated. Agencies would need to supply details such as the project's purpose, location, contractors, original and current timelines and cost estimates, explanations for delays or cost overruns, and any bonuses awarded. OMB would then compile this information into an annual public report to Congress, posted online, which could include a classified annex if needed.
The bill applies to federal executive agencies and independent regulatory agencies, covering major acquisitions, construction projects, defense programs, and similar efforts funded through discretionary (not mandatory) spending. Its practical effect would be increased transparency and oversight of large, troubled government projects, giving Congress and the public a standardized way to monitor cost overruns and delays across agencies.
The bill was introduced in February 2025 and passed the House on July 22, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it (potentially with changes) and any differences are resolved, it would then go to the President for signature to become law.
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Official summary
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act
This bill requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from federal agencies and report to Congress regarding projects that are behind schedule or have expenditures that have exceeded the original cost estimate.
Specifically, the bill requires OMB to issue guidance directing federal agencies to annually submit specified information to OMB regarding certain federally funded projects that (1) are 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.
Among other information, the agencies must submit to OMB
• a description of each project;
• an explanation of any change to the original scope of the project;
• the original and current expected dates for the completion of the project;
• the original and current cost estimates adjusted for inflation;
Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 1722 do?
- H.R. 1722, the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act, would require the federal government to publicly track and report on major taxpayer-funded projects that are significantly over budget or behind schedule. Specifically, it directs the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to issue guidance, within one year of enactment, requiring federal agencies to annually report on any "covered project"—defined as one that is more than five years behind its original completion date or that has cost at least $1 billion more than initially estimated. Agencies would need to supply details such as the project's purpose, location, contractors, original and current timelines and cost estimates, explanations for delays or cost overruns, and any bonuses awarded. OMB would then compile this information into an annual public report to Congress, posted online, which could include a classified annex if needed. The bill applies to federal executive agencies and independent regulatory agencies, covering major acquisitions, construction projects, defense programs, and similar efforts funded through discretionary (not mandatory) spending. Its practical effect would be increased transparency and oversight of large, troubled government projects, giving Congress and the public a standardized way to monitor cost overruns and delays across agencies. The bill was introduced in February 2025 and passed the House on July 22, 2026, by voice vote under a suspension of the rules, indicating broad, non-controversial support. It now goes to the Senate for consideration; if the Senate passes it (potentially with changes) and any differences are resolved, it would then go to the President for signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 1722 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 1722. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 1722?
- H.R. 1722 was sponsored by Rep. Miller-Meeks, Mariannette [R-IA-1] (R-IA), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 1722?
- Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467. (23 Jul 2026).
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