BOONDOGGLE Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2063 BOONDOGGLE Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Armed Forces and National Security. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/12/2024, 5:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 2063

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 2063

Bill S 2063 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill S 2063 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023. Bill S 2063's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services. as of June 21, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2063

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Armed Forces and National Security

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2063

BOONDOGGLE Act

Banning Overspending On Non-Defense Objectives at Gratuitous Gatherings and Learning Events Act

A 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.