Congress·In Committee·H.R. 6085

Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

White House Donations: New Limits on Gifts and Events

Nov 18, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act is currently in the House committee stage. It has not moved since November 18, 2025, and must be reviewed by the committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure before it can proceed. Most bills do not receive a committee vote, and this proposal has remained inactive for several months.

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Unlikely to pass

This bill was introduced by a single member and sent to several committees, which usually means it will face a long and difficult path to becoming law.

Key Points

This bill aims to stop wealthy donors from buying influence through gifts for White House renovations or events. It sets strict rules for donations meant for the White House, the Vice President's home, and monuments for living or past leaders.
Many people would be banned from giving these gifts. This includes anyone suing the government, people under investigation, government contractors, and those asking the nation's leader for a pardon or a job.
Donors would have to follow new rules about sharing information. They must report any meetings with the nation's leader or their family within a year of the gift. The government would also publish a public list of all donors who give more than $200.
The bill creates a two-year waiting period for trying to influence the government. If you donate to a White House project, you cannot meet with or pressure government officials for two years after your gift. The government would have six months to set up these new rules once the bill becomes law.
People who break these rules could face heavy fines or prison time. The law would allow the government to take back any benefits the donor received and could lead to up to five years in jail for serious violations.

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Milestones

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Nov 18, 2025House

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Nov 18, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

Bill NumberHR 6085

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.