S. 766 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-120
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
2 sections in the law, all of them in the bill as introduced.
Signed October 7, 2026 · Introduced February 27, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) · 4 cosponsors (2 D, 2 R)
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Official title
To require an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
This act 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 act 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
The act also requires OMB to submit an annual report to Congress containing the information submitted by the agencies and post the report on the OMB website.
How it became law
- IntroducedFeb 27
- CommitteeJul 30
- HouseSep 16
- SenateDec 11
- SignedOct 7
As introduced: To require an annual report of taxpayer-funded projects that are over budget and behind schedule.
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (16)
Sponsor
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
Cosponsor joined
Cosponsor joined
SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
- Text: Reported to Senate
2 sections, no changes
Cosponsor joined
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections, no changes
Cosponsor joined
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5930-5931)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-120.
Signed by President.
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Sponsor
SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Introduced in Senate
2 sections
Cosponsor joined
Cosponsor joined
SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.
SenateCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
- Text: Reported to Senate
2 sections, no changes
Cosponsor joined
SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
2 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
Cosponsor joined
SenateCommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5930-5931)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 766.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5930-5931)
HouseMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
2 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-120.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 4 cosponsors.
Every section
All 2 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Annual report
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA)
- Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-NH)
- Sen. Ashley Moody (R-FL)
- Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
- Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)