BALL Act
119-HR-5787119th CongressIntroduced Oct 17, 2025Government Operations and Politics
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsor
Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39](D-CA-39)14 cosponsors
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.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Dec 1, 2025House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Oct 17, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Oct 17, 2025Library of Congress