A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes.
White House Renovations: New Oversight Rules
This bill was introduced in the Senate and has been placed on the legislative calendar for future consideration. It is currently waiting for a scheduled vote or debate by the full Senate. The bill is actively moving through the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill limits the power of the executive branch over its own residence, which usually leads to a veto or strong opposition. It currently lacks the broad bipartisan support needed to pass.
Key Points
- This bill would change how the White House handles expensive renovations or improvements to the living quarters of the President. Any project that costs more than $1 million would have to be reported to specific committees in Congress before work can begin.
- The President would be required to provide all details about a project to the leaders of the Senate Homeland Security and House Oversight committees. This includes sharing secret or classified information if the committee chairs decide they need it to review the plans.
- Work on these projects could only start after the chairmen of both committees officially state that they have reviewed the information. This gives a small group of lawmakers the power to delay or oversee expensive changes to the White House residence.
- The White House would also have to send progress reports twice a year on June 1 and December 1. These reports must update Congress on the status of the work and any expected progress before the next report is due.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (consideration: CR S2204)
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes.
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