April 29, 2026
Mr. Graham (for himself, Mrs. Britt, and Mr. Schmitt) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance
To authorize the East Wing Modernization Project, and for other purposes.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the White House Safety and Security Act of 2026
.
Sec. 2. Authorization of East Wing Modernization Project
(a) Appropriation
In addition to amounts otherwise available, including monetary or in-kind donations in the White House Repair and Restoration account as of the date of enactment of this Act, there is appropriated to the President for fiscal year 2026, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, $400,000,000, to remain available until January 20, 2029, 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, pursuant to section 105(d) of title 3, United States Code.
(b) Extension of customs user fees
(1) In general
Section 13031(j)(3) of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 (19 U.S.C. 58c(j)(3)) is amended—
(A)
in subparagraph (A), by striking December 31, 2031
and inserting March 31, 2032
; and
(B)
in subparagraph (B)(i), by striking December 31, 2031
and inserting March 31, 2032
.
(2) Rate for merchandise processing fees
Section 503 of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (Public Law 112–41; 19 U.S.C. 3805 note) is amended by striking December 31, 2031
and inserting March 31, 2032
.