Bills · S 3361
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3361Government Operations and Politics
No Palaces Act
INTRO DEC 4· LAST ACTION DEC 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it introduces a new layer of checks and balances on how the White House, a significant national symbol and historical landmark, can be altered. If this bill becomes law, future presidents would not have unilateral authority to make major changes to the White House or its grounds. This could prevent renovations that are deemed inappropriate, excessively costly, or historically insensitive by outside bodies.
Without this bill, the Executive Office of the President has more flexibility to manage White House improvements, largely consulting with groups like the Commission of Fine Arts and the NCPC but without requiring their final approval or a direct congressional veto mechanism. By passing this bill, voters would gain increased transparency and public oversight over how the White House, funded by taxpayers, is maintained and modified, ensuring that major changes align with broader public interest and historical preservation goals.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires the Executive Office of the President to obtain explicit approval from the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) for any building or site improvements to the White House or its grounds.
This introduces a formal approval process by an independent planning body, ensuring outside oversight of White House renovations.
PROVISION 02
Mandates that the White House consult with the NCPC before initiating any demolition activities on its grounds, rather than just before making a commitment to a project.
This ensures earlier oversight of potentially irreversible changes, such as tearing down existing structures.
PROVISION 03
Establishes a 60-day "consideration period" during which Congress can pass a joint resolution to disapprove any White House improvement project approved by the NCPC.
This grants Congress a direct veto power over White House improvements, adding a political check to the planning process.
PROVISION 04
Creates special, expedited procedures for considering a joint resolution of disapproval in the Senate, including limitations on debate and motions.
These rules make it easier and faster for Congress to vote on blocking a proposed White House improvement, increasing the likelihood of legislative action.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 4
Introduced in Senate
DEC 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3361
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 4, 2025
Last actionDec 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025
Senate BillS 3361Government Operations and Politics
No Palaces Act
INTRODUCED DEC 4, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
0
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