H.R. 5787 119th Congress House

BALL Act

Official title: To prohibit the use of Federal funds for construction or renovation on the White House grounds during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 17, 2025 Introduced by: Mark Takano Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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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

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What's happening now December 1, 2025

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

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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.

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