A bill to amend title 3, United States Code, to prescribe a process to authorize certain activities at the Executive Residence at the White House, and for other purposes.
United States119th CongressS-4486Senate
Updated: May 12, 2026
Summary
This bill amends title 3, United States Code, to create a structured authorization process for significant activities and improvements at the Executive Residence at the White House . For any project with an aggregate cost exceeding $1,000,000 , the President must submit a detailed description to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The submission must include all information deemed necessary by the respective committee chairmen for a thorough review. Authorization to proceed with the activity is contingent upon each Chairman publishing a statement in the Congressional Record confirming their receipt and review of the submitted information. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the President provide semiannual progress reports on all authorized activities to these committees, ensuring ongoing oversight and transparency.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time. (consideration: CR S2204)
Senate
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
Senate
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408.
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