OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_1180.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2023-02-24.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The government will be required to annually report on projects that are more than 5 years behind schedule or cost a billion dollars more than planned.
- Reports will include details such as project purpose, location, contractors, original and current costs and completion dates, and explanations for delays and cost increases.
- The goal is to improve control over public spending and identify inefficient investments, potentially leading to savings for taxpayers.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.