FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
April 27, 2026
Contact: HSGACPress_Paul@hsgac.senate.gov, (202) 224-4163
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and a member of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC), will introduce a bill tomorrow to authorize construction of the proposed new White House ballroom.
The NCPC thoroughly reviewed the project earlier this month, and Chairman Paul voted in favor of approval. Considering the assassination attempt at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the legislation will allow the ballroom to proceed without requiring additional taxpayer funds and will establish an expedited congressional review process for major White House projects going forward.
“Following the security scare at the Correspondents’ Dinner, it is clear we need efficient, responsible processes to address White House infrastructure needs,” said Chairman Paul. “As HSGAC Chairman and an NCPC Commissioner, I have personally reviewed and supported this project. My bill cuts through the unnecessary legal delays getting in the way of the East Wing Modernization project. This bill ensures the ballroom can move forward using private funding, protects taxpayers, and creates a faster approval pathway for critical improvements while maintaining congressional oversight. I will ask to pass my bill by unanimous consent tomorrow.”
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