White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
White House East Wing Modernization and Security Project
The White House Safety and Security Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Finance for review and is not yet scheduled for a vote. The bill is considered active as it moves through the initial committee phase.
Legislative Progress
While the bill has high-profile Republican support, it lacks Democratic cosponsors so far and involves a large spending amount for a single building.
Key Points
- This bill provides $400 million to modernize the East Wing of the White House. The money will be used for design and construction projects focused on safety and national security.
- The project includes building a new secure State Ballroom and a better facility for screening visitors. These changes aim to make the White House safer for the people who work there and the public who visits.
- The $400 million will be available through January 2029. To pay for this, the bill extends certain customs fees on imported goods for three extra months in 2032.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
News
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
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