Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

Summary: Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025

The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025 is a government oversight bill that would require federal agencies to publicly report on large-scale federal projects that are significantly over budget, behind schedule, or both. Based on previous versions of similar legislation, the bill targets projects that have exceeded their original cost estimates or timelines by substantial margins — helping shine a light on government spending that has grown far beyond what was originally planned.

Under this bill, federal agencies would be required to identify and publish information about major troubled projects, including how much they were originally expected to cost, how much they are now projected to cost, and how far behind schedule they are. This reporting would be made available to the public, giving everyday Americans — as well as lawmakers — a clearer picture of where federal money may not be going as planned. The bill covers both civilian agency projects and defense-related projects, which is why it was referred to both the Oversight and Armed Services committees.

The bill would primarily affect federal government agencies and the contractors who work on large government projects. Taxpayers would benefit from greater transparency about how their money is being spent. The bill passed out of committee with unanimous bipartisan support (39-0), suggesting broad agreement across party lines on the need for this type of oversight, though it has not yet been voted on by the full House.