Bill · H.R. 5787· House(119-HR-5787)

BALL Act

Age: 66 years

California

Introduced: 10/17/2025
Last activity: 12/1/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Sponsored by: Mark Takano
Cosponsors: - 14 - 0

Government Operations and Politics

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the White House Building Activities Locked-out in Lapse Act or the BALL Act. It stops the use of Federal money for construction or renovation work at the White House or on its grounds when there is a lapse in appropriations. The ban applies to the White House itself, the grounds, and any structures on the grounds. An exception is made if the construction or renovation is directly related to matters of health or safety. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 17, 2025.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
The bill restricts non-essential federal expenditures on White House construction or renovation during a government shutdown.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+2
It promotes fiscal responsibility by halting non-emergency federal spending on official residences during funding lapses.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+1
Protects taxpayer funds from being used on non-essential official renovations during federal budget impasses.