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Bill > HR5787
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Introduced
10/17/2025
10/17/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the use of Federal funds for construction or renovation on the White House grounds during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "White House Building Activities Locked-out in Lapse Act" or the "BALL Act", prohibits the use of federal funds for construction or renovation at the White House during a government funding lapse (commonly referred to as a government shutdown). Specifically, the bill states that no federal money can be spent on construction or renovation projects on White House grounds or within White House structures during such a period, with an exception made for construction or renovation activities that are directly related to health or safety concerns. The purpose of the bill appears to be to prevent spending on non-essential White House improvement projects during times when the federal government is not fully funded and other government operations may be suspended.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (15)
Mark Takano (D)*,
André Carson (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Maxwell Frost (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. (on 12/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5787/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5787/BILLS-119hr5787ih.pdf |
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