Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom
- Posted on April 28, 2026
- By The Hill
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In brief
Senate Republicans, spearheaded by Senator Lindsey Graham, have proposed legislation allocating $400 million for constructing a state-of-the-art secure ballroom facility at the White House. The 90,000-square-foot venue is intended to enhance the President's capacity to host major diplomatic events and official functions while maintaining enhanced security protocols. Proponents argue the modernized space addresses longstanding infrastructure deficiencies at the executive residence.
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Senate Republicans push bill to authorize $400 million for White House ballroom
A group of Senate Republicans led by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) have unveiled a bill to fund the construction of a secure 90,000-square-foot ballroom at the White House and say the project is ess…
