Representative Lauren Boebert announced new legislation on April 28, 2026, introducing what she called the “TRUMP Ballroom Act,” a proposal aimed at authorizing construction of a ballroom on White House grounds. The announcement came in a brief post on X, where she wrote, “As promised, today I introduced: The TRUMP Ballroom Act,” followed by a more detailed statement released through her congressional office outlining the purpose and justification for the bill.
According to Boebert’s office, the legislation—formally titled the Tactical Revitalization and Upgrade of Modern Presidential Ballroom Act—would grant explicit congressional approval for President Donald Trump to design and construct a large-scale ballroom at the White House. The proposal is intended to create a secure, on-site venue capable of hosting official events, diplomatic receptions, and large gatherings without requiring travel to external locations.
In a statement accompanying the bill, Boebert tied the effort to recent security concerns. “The attempted assassination of President Trump this past weekend has highlighted the need for a space adjacent to White House that the President can host large events without exposing himself to another would-be assassin,” she said. She added that although she did not believe congressional approval should be necessary, “activist judges and leftist dogwalkers have inserted themselves into this renovation at the White House,” and said the legislation was intended to “get this project over the finish line.”
The ballroom proposal has been under discussion for months, with Trump advocating for a new facility to address what he has described as limitations in existing White House event spaces. Plans call for a large, modern structure designed to accommodate major functions on-site, reducing reliance on outside venues. The project has also been framed by supporters as a security enhancement, particularly following recent incidents involving public events attended by the president.
The push for the ballroom gained renewed attention after a security scare at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where an armed individual caused a disruption that led to evacuations. In the aftermath, Trump argued that such incidents underscored the need for a secure, White House-based venue, stating that a ballroom project “cannot be built fast enough.” He also cited challenges associated with securing large, external venues as part of his reasoning.
Legal challenges have slowed progress on the project. A federal judge, Richard J. Leon, previously ruled that the president lacked authority to proceed without congressional approval, ordering a halt to certain aspects of construction while allowing others to continue during appeals. Boebert’s legislation directly addresses that issue by seeking to provide the authorization cited in court disputes, with her office stating the bill is designed to remove legal obstacles and allow construction to proceed without further delay.