Build the Ballroom Act
White House Ballroom Construction
The Build the Ballroom Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Changing the historic White House grounds is very controversial and usually faces strong pushback. While security is a major concern, many people will likely oppose removing existing structures.
Key Points
- This bill would allow a new, permanent ballroom to be built on the White House grounds. Currently, the White House can only host about 200 people for formal dinners. This means larger events have to happen at hotels or other buildings nearby.
- The main goal is to keep the president and guests safer. The bill points out that holding events away from the White House creates security risks. It mentions past attacks on Reagan and a recent 2026 incident as reasons to build this secure space.
- The president would have the power to approve the design and construction of the building. It would include everything needed for events, like furniture, heating, and electricity. Some existing structures on the grounds might be removed to make room for the new building.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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
Build the Ballroom Act
Data Sources
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