H.R. 5787 · 119th Congress · House

BALL Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Introduced
Oct 17, 25
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. DEC 01, 2025House committee actions

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

  2. OCT 17, 2025House floor actions

    Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

  3. OCT 17, 2025Library of Congress

    Introduced in House

Committees

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Transportation and Infrastructure Committee

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Referred: Oct 17, 2025

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