119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Sep 16, 2026
S. 766Passed Both ChambersGovernment Operations and Politics
Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Ernst, Joni (R-IA)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27
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Senate committee
Jul 30
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Senate floor
Dec 11
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House
Sep 16
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What happens next: Cleared both chambers. Heads to the President's desk.
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Activity timeline
Sep 16
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 766.
Sep 16
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 16
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3d ago
Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 18
Mar 18
Mar 18
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
Dec 15
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Held at the desk.
Dec 15
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 15
Dec 15, 2025
Dec 15, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Full action log
All 18 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 16
HOUSEMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16
HOUSEOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 16
HOUSEDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 766.
Sep 16
HOUSEConsidered under suspension of the rules.
Sep 16
HOUSEMr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Mar 18
SENATECommittee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.
2025
Dec 15
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Dec 15
HOUSEReceived in the House.
Dec 15
SENATEMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11
SENATEPassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8693-8694; text: CR S8693-8694)
Dec 11
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 3
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 254.
Nov 3
SENATECommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Nov 3
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Paul without amendment. Without written report.
Jul 30
SENATECommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Feb 27
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Feb 27
Introduced in Senate
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2 Democrats · 2 Republicans
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