Require federal agencies to publish detailed reports on the costs of all government projects and programs.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with COST Act?
The COST Act is currently stalled in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as of February 13, 2025, and the Senate version has seen no action since March 17, 2026. Members of the House committee must choose to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. This lack of committee movement is the primary barrier to the bill becoming law.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by COST Act (H.R. 1387 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
No action since February 2025
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2968 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2968 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 778 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 778 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ralph Norman (R-SC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
