Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 5787
BALL Act
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Introduced 2025-10-17Topic: budget · governance ethics · infrastructure utilitiesSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would bar the use of federal money for construction or renovation at the White House during a lapse in appropriations, such as a government shutdown. The ban would cover work inside the White House, on its grounds, and inside any building on the grounds. Construction or renovation directly related to health or safety would still be allowed.
Sponsors
- Mark Takano Democrat sponsor
- 14 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. | refer |
| 2025-10-17 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. | refer |
| 2025-10-17 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-10-17 | Introduced in House | introduce |