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119-hr-5787119th Congress
BALL Act
Sponsored By: Representative Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
In Committee
Summary
Would prohibit federal funds for construction or renovation on the White House or its grounds during any lapse in appropriations, except for work directly tied to health or safety. The limit would pause non‑essential building and renovation projects on White House premises during funding gaps, affecting ongoing repairs and planned upgrades that are not safety related. The bill’s text is narrowly focused on that prohibition and the short title and does not create new funding or broader rules beyond White House property.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Pause White House renovations in shutdowns
During a federal shutdown, agencies would not be able to use federal money for White House construction or renovation. Work needed for health or safety would still be allowed. This would cover the White House, its grounds, and any building on the grounds. It would only apply while appropriations have lapsed. It would take effect once enacted.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]
CA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]
MI • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]
IN • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
GA • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
MN • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
NJ • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 10/17/2025
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
MD • D
Sponsored 10/21/2025
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2]
WI • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
TN • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Frost, Maxwell [D-FL-10]
FL • D
Sponsored 10/28/2025
Rep. Cisneros, Gilbert Ray [D-CA-31]
CA • D
Sponsored 10/31/2025
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
MI • D
Sponsored 10/31/2025
Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9]
FL • D
Sponsored 11/4/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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