01 — The Text
What.
- OMB collects annual reports from federal agencies on projects delayed over 5 years or exceeding original cost by $1+ billion.
- Agencies must explain delays, cost increases, scope changes, and any bonuses awarded to contractors on these projects.
- OMB publishes findings in yearly public report posted online for Congress and citizens to review.
02 — The Stakes
So what?
- Taxpayers gain visibility into where federal money gets stuck; currently these failures stay buried in agency files.
- Congress gets concrete data to oversee major infrastructure and defense projects, reducing hidden cost overruns.
- Agencies face pressure to justify delays and contractor payments, potentially improving project management discipline.
03 — The Path
Now what?
- House passed it July 22 via voice vote. Senate received it July 23 and assigned to calendar—no debate scheduled yet.
- Senate must debate and vote before sending to president. Bipartisan oversight bills often move smoothly, but timing uncertain.
- Track progress at Congress.gov (H.R. 1722) or contact your senator's office to signal support for transparency.
Legislative History
Actions.
- Jul 23, 2026 — Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
- Jul 22, 2026 — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Jul 22, 2026 — On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Jul 22, 2026 — Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
- Jul 22, 2026 — Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5159)
- Jul 20, 2026 — At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Burlison objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
- Jul 20, 2026 — DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1722.
- Jul 20, 2026 — Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4663-4664; text: CR H4663)