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BOONDOGGLE Act
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.
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
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2063
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2063
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2063
BOONDOGGLE Act
BOONDOGGLE Act
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