Proposal:BOONDOGGLE Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 118th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 2063
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	118
Status	Archived — 118th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Banning Overspending On Non-Defense Objectives at Gratuitous Gatherings and Learning Events Act or the BOONDOGGLE Act

This bill limits the authorization of travel or transportation allowances for members of the uniformed services in connection with professional development training. Specifically, the bill provides that such allowances may only be provided if the training (1) relates to the military occupational specialty of the member; and (2) does not include activities or events related to the sexual orientation of the member or that promote the sex, race, or religion of the member as superior or inferior to another sex, race, or religion. 

Bill Title

BOONDOGGLE Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2023-06-21: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
• 2023-06-21: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.