S. 4430In committeeGovernment & democracy
Senate bill funds East Wing White House renovations
Data as of July 11, 2026
This bill sets aside $400 million to modernize the East Wing of the White House, paid for partly by extending existing border fees.50-second read · 5 questions answered below
Decoded
What does this do?
This bill authorizes $400 million in federal funds to modernize the East Wing of the White House. Work would include a secure ballroom and a visitor screening facility. The funds are available through January 20, 2029.
Who does it affect?
This bill primarily affects the federal government and White House operations. Businesses and international travelers who import goods into the United States would continue paying existing customs and merchandise processing fees for an additional three months.
Why does it matter?
The upgrades are described as national security-related improvements to the White House complex. Extending the fees pushes their expiration from the end of December 2031 to the end of March 2032 to help offset the cost of the project.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $400M authorized for design & construction
- Two border fees extended 3 months
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- Senate committee — You are here
- Senate vote
- House
- President's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the President.
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- GOP seeks $400 million in taxpayer funds for Trump’s White House ballroom
shtfplan.comApr 30, 2026
- GOP seeks $400 million in taxpayer funds for Trump’s White House ballroom – NaturalNews.com
naturalnews.comApr 30, 2026
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Official title
A bill to authorize the East Wing Modernization Project, and for other purposes.
- Introduced:
- April 29, 2026
- Latest action:
- April 29, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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