The bill appropriates $400 million to the President for the East Wing Modernization Project at the White House, including a secure State Ballroom, a visitor screening facility, and other national security additions, with funds available through January 20, 2029. To help offset the cost, customs user fees and merchandise processing fees that would have expired on December 31, 2031, are extended through March 31, 2032. These fees are paid by importers and are typically passed through to the cost of imported goods. The construction money sits in the White House Repair and Restoration account alongside existing monetary and in-kind donations.
Average Household Impact
- Customs user fees — Extended three months past 2031 sunset, lengthening importer fee period
- White House construction appropriation — $400 million added for East Wing project
Transparency & Accountability
- East Wing funding sunset — Three-year availability period through January 2029, no annual renewal
Congressional Summary
White House Safety and Security Act of 2026This bill provides appropriations to the President for the East Wing Modernization Project and extends certain customs user fees.Specifically, the bill appropriates $400 million to the President for design, construction, and other appropriate expenses to complete the East Wing Modernization Project, including a secure State Ballroom and visitor screening facility and any other related national security facility. The funding provided by the bill remains available until January 20, 2029.The bill also extends certain customs user fees through March 31, 2032. (Under current law, the fees are authorized through December 31, 2031).
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Senate
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in Senate
- Action Date
- 2026-04-29
- Date Added
- 2026-05-15
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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