119-hr-8543119th Congress

Build the Ballroom Act

Sponsored By: Representative Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

Introduced

Summary

Authorizes the President to build a permanent ballroom on the White House grounds to host larger formal events and address modern security concerns. The bill would require planning that meets the needs of the President and the Executive Office, allow the President alone to approve the design, include heating, electricity, and furniture, and permit removal of existing structures while noting that the White House cannot currently host events over 200 people and that off‑campus events pose security risks.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

President may build White House ballroom

This bill would authorize the President to build a permanent ballroom on the White House grounds. The President would have sole approval over the project and could plan it for the Executive Office's needs. The ballroom would include heating, electricity, and furniture, and construction could remove existing structures. The authorization would take effect upon enactment, and the bill does not name a funding source.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

FL • R

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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