The Build the Ballroom Act would authorize the President to construct a new ballroom on the White House grounds to accommodate formal events and state dinners for more than 200 people, which the current facility cannot support. Congress argues that the ballroom is necessary for security reasons, citing past assassination attempts and incidents where presidents have had to hold large formal events at off-campus locations that pose greater security risks. The bill would allow the President to approve the project independently and include it as a permanent structure with utilities and furniture, along with removal of any existing structures on the site if needed. The legislation does not specify funding amounts or a construction timeline, leaving those details to the President's discretion. The bill was introduced in April 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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