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Lindsey Graham (R-SC)

White House Safety and Security Act of 2026

S. 4430 · Senate bill Government Operations and Politics

A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. 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

  • Scored +1

    Does this better protect the country from computer attacks?

    The bill funds national security facilities including a visitor screening facility at the White House.

  • Scored +1

    Does this make trade with other countries easier?

    The bill extends the timeline for merchandise processing fees relevant to trade implementation acts.

  • Scored +1

    Does this repair or build roads and bridges?

    The bill authorizes construction and modernization of federal facilities.

The opposite

  • Scored -1

    Does this reduce what the federal government spends?

    The bill increases government spending by appropriating $400,000,000 for the East Wing Modernization Project.