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S. 1258 — An Act To require the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit to Congress an annual report on projects that are over budget and behind schedule, and for other purposes.
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March 23, 2024
Status:Engrossed in Senate
Congress:118
Words:787
S. 1258, also known as the “Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023,” requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to submit an annual report to Congress. This report will detail any government projects that are significantly over budget (by at least $1 billion)...
Simple Explanation
The Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2023 says that every year, a special person in the government has to tell the grown-ups in charge about any big government projects that cost way more money than planned or are taking too long to finish. This way, everyone can see which projects need extra help to get back on track.
H. R. 6316 — An Act To amend title 40, United States Code, to establish an expiration date of certain committee resolutions with respect to leases or projects, and for other purposes.
March 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:239
H.R. 6316 seeks to amend title 40 of the United States Code by setting an expiration date for certain committee resolutions related to leases or projects. It requires that a lease must be awarded, or a project initiated within five years after the resolution is approved by...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to make sure that when a plan for a building or lease gets approved by a special group in the government, it has to start within five years or else it's no longer okay to do. If the plan doesn't start in time, they have to get a new approval to go ahead.

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