119th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 5787BALL Act

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.

Government operations and politics
Introduced Oct 17, 2025
Last action Dec 1, 2025
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Referred
Dec 1, 2025
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits federal funds from being used for construction or renovation in the White House, on White House grounds, or within any structure on White House grounds during a lapse in appropriations for a fiscal year (i.e., government shutdown) unless the construction or renovation is directly related to matters of health or safety.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
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Timeline · 3 actions
Dec 1, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Oct 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.