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Stopping Federal Funding for Costly and Unprofitable Rail Projects.

This bill aims to protect taxpayer money by prohibiting new federal funding for major transit and rail projects that have experienced massive cost overruns or are projected to be financially unsustainable. If a project exceeds its original budget by $1 billion or more, OR is expected to lose money annually for the next decade, it will be cut off from new federal assistance. This ensures that federal transportation investments are fiscally responsible.
Key points
Federal funding is blocked for transit and rail projects with cost overruns of $1 billion or more compared to the original projection.
Funding is also denied if the project is projected to lose money (operating costs exceed ridership revenue) for the next ten years.
The goal is to prevent the waste of public funds on financially failing or excessively expensive transportation infrastructure.
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Print number: 118_S_1259
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA]
Process start date: 2023-04-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Put the Brakes on Boondoggles Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_1259.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funding is blocked for transit and rail projects with cost overruns of $1 billion or more compared to the original projection.
  • Funding is also denied if the project is projected to lose money (operating costs exceed ridership revenue) for the next ten years.
  • The goal is to prevent the waste of public funds on financially failing or excessively expensive transportation infrastructure.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Transport Public Investments