H.R. 5787: BALL Act
Latest action, December 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Official summary
White House Building Activities Locked-out in Lapse Act or the BALL Act This bill prohibits federal funds from being used for construction or renovation in the White House, on White House grounds, or within any structure on White House grounds during a lapse in appropriations for a fiscal year (i.e., government shutdown) unless the construction or renovation is directly related to matters of health or safety.