TRUMP Ballroom Act
White House Ballroom Construction
The Trump Ballroom Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to two House committees for review, which is where it remains for now. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill is highly partisan and gives unusual power to the president over a historic landmark, making it unlikely to pass a divided Congress.
Key Points
- This bill would allow a new ballroom to be built on the White House grounds. It is intended to provide a permanent space for large formal events and celebrations hosted by the president.
- The president would have the final say on the design and construction of the building. This gives the president more control than usual over how a government building is planned and finished.
- The plan would skip some of the standard rules that usually apply to building on federal land. This would speed up the process but might limit the input of other government experts or historical preservation groups.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
TRUMP Ballroom Act
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