Require federal agencies to publish reports on government projects that exceed their original budget by at least one billion dollars.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025?
The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025, known as H.R. 1722, remains in the House committee stage after a unanimous vote to report the bill on March 17, 2026. The House committee must now take further action to move the bill to the floor for a vote. While the bill has bipartisan support, most legislation fails because committees do not take final action, and this bill has seen no progress since June 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 (H.R. 1722 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 8335 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8335 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.