HR 5787 ยท BALL Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Introduced
- Oct 17, 2025
- Latest action
- Dec 1, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA-39]
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Cosponsors
- 14
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.
Recent actions
- Dec 1, 2025 Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Oct 17, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Oct 17, 2025 Introduced in House
- Oct 17, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.