Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021

Senate Bill 636 - Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2023-03-08T20:12:12Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 636 Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Government Operations and Politics. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/8/2023, 8:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 636

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 636

Bill S 636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2021. Bill S 636 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on March 9, 2021. Bill S 636's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 56. as of May 10, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 636

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 636

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Budget process

- Congressional oversight

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Government information and archives

- Inflation and prices

- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 636

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021

A bill to require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes.

Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2021