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New White House Act

USA116th CongressHR-7637| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2020
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
New Executive Workgroup for the White House as an Iconic Treasure Expressing Honor, Obligation, Unity, Strength, and Excellence of our Nation Act or the New White House Act This bill establishes the Commission for the Construction of a Modern Executive Mansion and Office Complex for the President. The commission must develop a plan (1) to replace the existing White House with a new residence and work space for the President in the District of Columbia that meets modern security standards, (2) to preserve historic items from the existing White House, and (3) for the temporary relocation of the President and the President's staff while the new site is under construction. Commission members include specified subject matter experts, agency representatives, and former government officials, including all living former Presidents or their designees.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

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New White House Act

USA116th CongressHR-7637| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2020
New Executive Workgroup for the White House as an Iconic Treasure Expressing Honor, Obligation, Unity, Strength, and Excellence of our Nation Act or the New White House Act This bill establishes the Commission for the Construction of a Modern Executive Mansion and Office Complex for the President. The commission must develop a plan (1) to replace the existing White House with a new residence and work space for the President in the District of Columbia that meets modern security standards, (2) to preserve historic items from the existing White House, and (3) for the temporary relocation of the President and the President's staff while the new site is under construction. Commission members include specified subject matter experts, agency representatives, and former government officials, including all living former Presidents or their designees.
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Timeline
Jul 16, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
  • July 16, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Sheila Jackson Lee

Sheila Jackson Lee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesBuilding constructionCongressional oversightGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesHistoric sites and heritage areasMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtection of officialsU.S. history