Bill Sponsor
House Bill 7637
116th Congress(2019-2020)
New White House Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 16, 2020
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 16, 2020
Latest Action
Jul 16, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
7637
Congress
116
Policy Area
Government Operations and Politics
Government Operations and Politics
Primary focus of measure is government administration, including agency organization, contracting, facilities and property, information management and services; rulemaking and administrative law; elections and political activities; government employees and officials; Presidents; ethics and public participation; postal service. Measures concerning agency appropriations and the budget process may fall under Economics and Public Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

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.

Text (1)
July 16, 2020
Actions (2)
07/16/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
07/16/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:55 PM