BOONDOGGLE Act

3/12/2024, 5:11 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The BOONDOGGLE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2063, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address and prevent wasteful spending by government agencies.

The BOONDOGGLE Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring agencies to report on projects that are deemed to be wasteful or unnecessary. This includes projects that are over budget, behind schedule, or do not meet their intended goals.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a process for identifying and eliminating boondoggle projects, as well as providing incentives for agencies to avoid such projects in the future. This includes penalties for agencies that continue to fund wasteful projects. Overall, the BOONDOGGLE Act is designed to promote responsible spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to improve government accountability and prevent wasteful spending in the future.
Congress
118

Number
S - 2063

Introduced on
2023-06-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/21/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
The BOONDOGGLE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2063, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address and prevent wasteful spending by government agencies.

The BOONDOGGLE Act aims to increase transparency and accountability in government spending by requiring agencies to report on projects that are deemed to be wasteful or unnecessary. This includes projects that are over budget, behind schedule, or do not meet their intended goals.

Additionally, the bill seeks to establish a process for identifying and eliminating boondoggle projects, as well as providing incentives for agencies to avoid such projects in the future. This includes penalties for agencies that continue to fund wasteful projects. Overall, the BOONDOGGLE Act is designed to promote responsible spending and ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively. It is an important piece of legislation that aims to improve government accountability and prevent wasteful spending in the future.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize the payment of a travel or transportation allowance for a member of the uniformed services to travel to obtain professional development training only if such training relates to the military occupational specialty of the member and not to the sex, sexual orientation, race, or religion of the member.

Policy Areas
Armed Forces and National Security

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Recent Activity

Latest Action6/21/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.