H.R. 5787 · 119th Congress
BALL Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Mark Takano
- Introduced
- 2025-10-17
- Latest action
- 2025-12-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Summary
White House Building Activities Locked-out in Lapse Act or the BALL Act
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.