Bill · S. 4430· Senate(119-S-4430)
White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Lindsey Graham
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "White House Safety and Security Act of 2026," authorizes the East Wing Modernization Project. It provides $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2026 to cover design, construction, and other expenses. These funds are intended for the completion of the project, which includes a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility. The funds are set to remain available until January 20, 2029. Additionally, the bill extends certain Customs User Fees and merchandise processing fees.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?+1
The bill funds national security facilities including a visitor screening facility at the White House.
Does this make trade with other countries easier?+1
The bill extends the timeline for merchandise processing fees relevant to trade implementation acts.
Does this repair or build roads and bridges?+1
The bill authorizes construction and modernization of federal facilities.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-1
The bill increases government spending by appropriating $400,000,000 for the East Wing Modernization Project.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- East Wing Modernization Project: The appropriation of $400,000,000 is intended for design, construction, and expenses to complete the project, which includes a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Cybersecurity Defense+1Improves International Trade+1
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Roads And Bridges+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 4/29/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Katie BrittRepublican · Alabama
Eric SchmittRepublican · Missouri