S 3191119th CongressIn Committee

Stop Ballroom Bribery Act

Introduced: Nov 18, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] (D-Massachusetts)

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The Stop Ballroom Bribery Act establishes comprehensive restrictions on donations for projects, events, and monuments related to the White House, Vice Presidential residence, or current/former Presidents and Vice Presidents. It requires National Park Service and Office of Government Ethics approval for donations, prohibits donations from individuals with business before the government, mandates disclosure of donor meetings, and imposes strict transparency and anti-corruption measures.

Key Points

1Prohibits donations for White House, Naval Observatory, or Presidential/Vice Presidential-related projects from individuals with litigation, investigations, contracts, grants, lobbying, pardons, or appointments involving the federal government
2Requires approval from National Park Service Director and Office of Government Ethics Director for all donations to covered projects
3Mandates disclosure of any meetings between donors and executive branch officials within one year before or after donation
4Prohibits foreign government donations without congressional approval
5Imposes 2-year cooling-off period for lobbying after donation and bans conversion of donations to personal use
6Requires quarterly public reporting of all donations with detailed information about donors and circumstances

Impact Areas

Government ethics and transparencyCampaign finance and lobbyingWhite House operationsPresidential and Vice Presidential activitiesForeign influence in government

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