Big changes to the White House or its grounds would need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission. Congress would then get a limited time to block the project. Private money could not pay for covered projects unless Congress allows it.
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No Palaces Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Latest action on S. 3361: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Executive Office of the President, federal agencies working on White House projects, Congress, and federal planning or preservation bodies. It changes who must approve major work before it starts. It could also affect private donors or foundations that want to help pay for White House improvements, because Congress would have to allow that funding first.
Why this matters: Major changes to the White House can affect security, history, public trust, and the look of a national landmark. This bill would make those projects go through more review before work begins. It gives planning experts a formal role and gives Congress a chance to stop a project. The real effect would depend on how often major projects are proposed, how the commission uses its approval power, how Congress responds, and whether lawsuits are filed.
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Officially: No Palaces Act
Big changes to the White House or its grounds would need approval from the National Capital Planning Commission. Congress would then get a limited time to block the project. Private money could not pay for covered projects unless Congress allows it.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S3361. Modern Action explains No Palaces Act in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Environment and Public Works
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. (12/4/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to No Palaces Act, then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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