White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
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This bill would fund the East Wing Modernization Project and extend certain customs user fees through March 2032.
What it does
This bill would provide $400 million to the President for the design and construction of the East Wing Modernization Project, which includes a secure State Ballroom and a visitor screening facility. These funds would remain available for use through January 20, 2029. Additionally, the legislation proposes to extend the authorization for certain customs user fees from December 31, 2031, to March 31, 2032.
Who is affected
The bill affects the Executive Office of the President by providing funding for the design and construction of the East Wing Modernization Project, including a secure State Ballroom and visitor screening facility. Additionally, the legislation impacts entities and individuals subject to customs user fees by extending the authorization of those fees through March 31, 2032. The project also involves federal agencies or contractors responsible for developing national security facilities.
Key provisions
- Funding for the East Wing Modernization Project. Appropriates $400 million for the design and construction of the East Wing Modernization Project, which includes a secure State Ballroom, a visitor screening facility, and other national security facilities.
- Availability of modernization funds. Specifies that the $400 million in appropriated funds for the project will remain available for use until January 20, 2029.
- Extension of customs user fees. Extends the authorization for certain customs user fees through March 31, 2032, moving the expiration date from the current deadline of December 31, 2031.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
The appropriations for the East Wing Modernization Project remain available until January 20, 2029. Additionally, the bill extends certain customs user fees through March 31, 2032.
Relationship to existing law
The bill extends the authorization for certain customs user fees through March 31, 2032, which are currently authorized under existing law through December 31, 2031.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to fund the East Wing Modernization Project, which includes the construction of a secure State Ballroom, a visitor screening facility, and other national security facilities. To support these activities, the bill extends the authorization for certain customs user fees through March 2032.