A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — 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.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Tactical Revitalization and Upgrade of Modern Presidential Ballroom Act" or the "TRUMP Ballroom Act," seeks to authorize a new construction project. It specifically allows for the creation of a ballroom facility located on the grounds of the White House. Under this act, the President is granted the authority to design and build this facility. Additionally, the President would hold sole authority regarding the design and approval of the ballroom.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill concentrates sole design and approval authority within the hands of the President.
- Scored +1
Would high-income households be better off under this?
The construction of an upscale ballroom facility may indirectly benefit high-income event attendees.
- Scored +1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The construction project may provide localized economic activity in the Washington, D.C. area.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
The bill authorizes new construction which necessitates increased government spending.
- Scored -2
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
Granting the President sole authority over the design and approval of a government facility reduces public oversight.
- Scored -1
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?
The bill focuses on a specialized construction project rather than public infrastructure like roads or bridges.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- There are no specific benefits or positive impacts for individuals or groups of people explicitly stated in the provided text.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would high-income households be better off under this? — The construction of an upscale ballroom facility may indirectly benefit high-income event attendees. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The construction project may provide localized economic activity in the Washington, D.C. area.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — The bill authorizes new construction which necessitates increased government spending.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill focuses on a specialized construction project rather than public infrastructure like roads or bridges.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill concentrates sole design and approval authority within the hands of the President. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — Granting the President sole authority over the design and approval of a government facility reduces public oversight.
- 4/28/2026
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
H. GriffithRepublican · Virginia